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I started speed walking about one year ago. I finished my first 10k this jan. I am training for my half-marathon at the end of this year and last week I was abl
by pavs 13y ago
I started speed walking about one year ago. I finished my first 10k this jan. I am training for my half-marathon at the end of this year and last week I was able to run three days in a row, which was unthinkable about a year ago, I am not overweight, but speed walking or light jogging used to cause me a hell of a lot of pain and it used to take me a lot of time to recover, sometime more than one week from light jogging.
I do weight training too, but running is a totally different feeling, before I used to force myself to go for runs but now it takes a lot to stop me to go for a run. Its hard to explain, its like I am addicted to it, even though its still painful, but I am recovering much much faster.
I too recommend everyone to give running a try, if you can through the initial hurdle, I don't think you will ever regret it.
Just today, I also finished reading "born to run", while I understand that there are exaggerations in the story to make it more interesting for the readers, and science of "born to run" is still 'up there' and perhaps debatable depending on who you ask, its still one of the best book I have read. Highly recommended to read.
- TillE 13y ago> I am not overweight, but speed walking or light jogging used to cause me a hell of a lot of pain If you're talking foot/leg pain, see a podiatrist. Foot problems are very common, and you may be able to get a lot of relief with simple orthotics.
- pavs 13y agoIt used to be foot pain mainly, but now its not anywhere nearly as bad as it used to be. I think it was mostly due to not using my legs for anything more than a brisk walk for more than a decade. Now my pains are gluteus and calf related, but I think they are mainly because I have been pushing myself pretty hard. Gotta slow down a bit and give myself more time to recover.
- ghswa 13y agoI'd recommend seeing a podiatrist anyway[1]. I've known about my alignment issues for years - mega tight hamstrings and weak gluteals so I got my first pair of (corrective) running shoes from a local, reputable, running shop[2] after a gait analysis. I couldn't run further than 3 miles before the pain in my knee became too much. The shop then referred me to a podiatrist and switched my corrective shoes for a neutral pair, with insoles from the podiatrist. Since then I've had no problems and have run a half-marathon and 10k. [1] Not that I'm an especially experienced runner but I've known about my alignment issues for years and, with running in particular, really notice the difference the right correction makes. [2] http://www.mymoti.com/ http://www.mymoti.com/
- pavs 13y agoI will see if there is any good podiatrist where I live (I highly doubt), but thanks for your suggestion, I appreciate it.