Help! Running ruins me

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    MostlyWater wrote: »
    running isn't the best exercise anyway.

    If you enjoy it, it is
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
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    MostlyWater wrote: »
    running isn't the best exercise anyway.

    Define best?

    It's certainly the most efficient way to complete long distance races
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
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    I'm going to get some popcorn. This should be comical.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
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    Everyone has given you excellent advice. It is all about slowing down to allow the body to adjust. I did C25K. Never dreamed I would be a runner. Now running 12-13 miles is fun and I no longer get the side stitches because my body has adjusted and I can breath comfortably during training and races.
  • rcontr7
    rcontr7 Posts: 61 Member
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    Slow slow slow - as everyone else said - try forcing yourself to a 12 or 13 minute mile. A slow slow jog will help you maintain your breathing.
  • Wendy1Fl
    Wendy1Fl Posts: 102 Member
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    @bluethethreeleggeddog congratulations! I love it that you felt so good after your first run! P.S. Running is SO the best exercise!! na-na-na-na-boo-boo!!! :D

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