Walking
teacherchana
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How long did it take for your body to get into shape without the pain? I weigh 294. I have very bad shin splints and have very good walking shoes and inserts. My right calf still bothers me half-way into my walk. Lately, I have tried to incorporate a faster walking speed in efforts to increase my heart rate. I would like to walk with the ladies at work, but cannot keep up with them. They ask if I want to go with them, but I know I would be miserable- so I am walking by myself to get conditioned with the hopes of eventually walking with colleagues. The more the merrier!
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When I first started walking I couldn't go very far - maybe 1/4 mile. The pain just started getting better over time and I could increase my distance. I read that you should work to increase either speed or distance but not both at the same time.0
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And don't forget to stretch your calf and thigh muscles, too. I worked with a physical therapist to help even out some muscle imbalances and make sure I was doing the right stretches, it helped a lot!0
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Have you tried moving the area. If I roll my leg on a foam roller, lacrosse ball, etc. it makes my hot spots less painful (including sin splints).
This technique works well for quite a few soft tissue sensitivities.0 -
It took me a few months to adjust personally. I was running on sheer determination. Music helped me get into the zone and helped me to stop freaking out about every ache and every click lol0
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It's amazing how much longer and harder it is at 53 to get back into a decent pace/distance than it was at 46. I go slower than my daughter, who just a few years ago I was walking circles around. But each day I go out I get a little better, stronger, faster (does that remind anyone else of the Six Million Dollar Man?!). My goal is to run/walk my first 5k mid September. And frankly, it doesn't matter how long it takes as long as I finish. You'll be walking with your friends soon enough, each day you're a few steps closer to that goal!0
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I keep asking myself that same question but i know that it can be done!
Move often during the day building up strength!
I also dont like walking with the ladies at work because they walk very fast and it embarasses me! maybe you can find a walking partner who is on your level! Good luck0
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