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tinkerbellang83
tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,130 Member
edited November 18 in Social Groups
Any tips or articles you'd like to share - pop them in this thread here.

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  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,130 Member
    Some good tips here:
    http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting-started-guides/Pages/getting-started-running.aspx
  • MegansMom2011
    MegansMom2011 Posts: 355 Member
    Good tip, stretch afterward a lot so you stay flexible and don't get runners knee. Also, if you are "supposed" to be at the next week but can't do it yet, get there a little bit slower than the "recommendation" so you don't get shin splints. Don't push yourself too fast.
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    When you run, bounce on the ball of your foot. Don't ever put your heel down when running as I did that in week one and had sore hips for about 4 days after.
  • Morganbennett1
    Morganbennett1 Posts: 106 Member
    Stretch before and after a run. Make sure to stretch your whole body, not just your legs.
  • Steve25k
    Steve25k Posts: 125 Member
    go slow and take small strides but lots of them.
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,130 Member
    Helpful article stolen from a post by @rianneonamission ref taking time to rest those legs!

    http://www.runnersworld.com/for-beginners-only/when-is-it-okay-to-run-every-day
  • mydustyroad
    mydustyroad Posts: 14 Member
    I found from the first time I did this program that if I couldn't do the assigned intervals to just slow my pace. At first I was a bit discouraged but really it's about endurance. Speed work can come later!
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    I am interested in this program. I have had trouble with developing shin splints, in the past. Even walking in the wrong type of shoe will do it. Is there anything I can do to prevent them? I have decent shoes for running.

    Is this for someone who does not run at all?
  • eleanorhawkins
    eleanorhawkins Posts: 1,659 Member
    I didn't run at all when I started. The first time I tried to start I couldn't even manage the one minute intervals, and the next few days my shins felt like someone had taken an axe to them. I modified the programme to make it even easier (can't remember exactly but I think I started off by running 30 seconds and walking 4 and a half minutes for 20 minutes, then I VERY gradually increased the length of the jogs (by like 2 or 3 seconds per week) and shortened the walk breaks until I was ready to start week 1 again.
    The first time round I did the entire programme on a treadmill, which I found easier on my shins and knees. Decent shoes are extremely important, as are stretching and making yourself run a lot slower than you think you need to. Someone on here told me to run at a pace that allowed me to sing under my breath.
    Have faith in the programme, listen to your body (not your mind though, that will protest and scream and tantrum on you until you learn to ignore it or drown it out with music) and don't be afraid to repeat weeks occasionally or adapt them to suit you.
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,130 Member
    lorib642 wrote: »
    I am interested in this program. I have had trouble with developing shin splints, in the past. Even walking in the wrong type of shoe will do it. Is there anything I can do to prevent them? I have decent shoes for running.

    Is this for someone who does not run at all?

    I hadn't run since I was about 16 (now 34) so yes it's definitely suitable for someone who doesn't run. Warm up properly, keep your pace slow and stretch out properly afterwards. Compression socks were a big help to me when I started out too. I also have orthotic insoles which give me a bit more stability.
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