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Spiderpug
Spiderpug Posts: 159 Member
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Started week 4 - still going, surprising myself! On 13mins running over 30mins :)
One question - I nearly fell towards the end cos my legs were tired and my toe caught in a dip. Is this just a hazard of running or my technique?

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    This can happen while walking, right? If it happened once, it's just one of those things. If it happens more frequently, then look at technique or slow down.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,449 Member
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    4 Weeks ago. Hopefully getting the splints off today. Then I have months of rehab to bend my fingers again. :s

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,521 Member
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    It happens less if you run upright (not leaning forward) with short strides. When I get tired I tend to lean forward and have definitely caught a toe on the ground.
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,680 Member
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    For me, it usually happens when I'm tired and I get a bit lazy about lifting my feet. If you find yourself tripping or stumbling a lot, pay attention to your form. So some drill work on high knees, skipping, etc.
  • SchweddyGirl
    SchweddyGirl Posts: 244 Member
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    It's a sign of a true runner the first time you bloody your knees and keep going...=)
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    Spiderpug wrote: »
    Started week 4 - still going, surprising myself! On 13mins running over 30mins :)
    One question - I nearly fell towards the end cos my legs were tired and my toe caught in a dip. Is this just a hazard of running or my technique?

    Sounds like you just fell over, it's no big deal.
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
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    I have a lovely scar over my right eye from a gash the frame of my glasses left when I face planted.

    Then there's the two toes I've broken.

    I'm pretty much a klutz, though.
  • Spiderpug
    Spiderpug Posts: 159 Member
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    End of wk4 OMG :# - gonna have to repeat this week if I struggle again next run!
  • sarahthes
    sarahthes Posts: 3,252 Member
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    Rather than repeat I'm a big fan of just slowing down.

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