Favorite running myths

arc918
arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
edited November 7 in Fitness and Exercise
You'll ruin your knees!

Your uterus will fall out if you don't stop that this instance.

You can't run two days in row without your knees exploding into fiery balls of light...
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  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    You'll ruin your knees!

    Your uterus will fall out if you don't stop that this instance.

    You can't run two days in row without your knees exploding into fiery balls of light...

    You CAN ruin your knees actually. Why do you think that one is a myth?
  • lisabel87
    lisabel87 Posts: 152
    Of course you can...anything is possibly. It doesn't mean you will. If it happens I'd rather it be from running than getting old.
  • lisabel87
    lisabel87 Posts: 152
    *possible
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I'm over 17,000 miles in and I've yet to ruin my knees
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    You'll ruin your knees!

    Your uterus will fall out if you don't stop that this instance.

    You can't run two days in row without your knees exploding into fiery balls of light...

    You CAN ruin your knees actually. Why do you think that one is a myth?

    Do you have any proof its not a myth?
  • bert16
    bert16 Posts: 726 Member
    Let's see what others we can add:

    - you can't lose weight training for a marathon
    - marathons cause heart attacks

    I'm sure I can come up with some more, if I really thought about it... :grumble:
  • firedudecndn
    firedudecndn Posts: 25
    I'm over 17,000 miles in and I've yet to ruin my knees

    You should turn around and go back now, Mr Gump
  • sarahbarah25
    sarahbarah25 Posts: 26
    My uterus DID fall out...so there ya go :noway:
  • autumnrose2
    autumnrose2 Posts: 13
    I'm not a runner, but I've been told that running will make your thighs thick, and that running will make your thighs wiry-thin. So which is it?! :laugh:
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    " I CAN'T run.."

    I used to say this repeatedly, and gave up on c25k after week 2.

    One day I decided to run for as long as my lungs would let me, and I did a WHOLE MILE. Of course, I wanted to better my time and distance after that!!!
  • HeikkiLaukkanen
    HeikkiLaukkanen Posts: 123 Member
    Distance running will help you lose weight (you just eat more!).

    I think this one is true - speed work will help you lose weight.

    Here is a question: I have heard that you burn the same amount of calories covering a given distance whether you walk, jog, run, or sprint it. I thought that sounded false. Thoughts?
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    My uterus DID fall out...so there ya go :noway:

    I strained a hamstring while slipping on one of the many uteri laying on the pavement at mile 25 of a marathon...
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    I'm over 17,000 miles in and I've yet to ruin my knees

    Hey, are you Jesus reincarnate? Oh no, you're not...put your helmet back on and be thankful.
  • shasha_84
    shasha_84 Posts: 170
    The ruin your knees thing is such a joke. If you ruined your knees running then you were probably wearing the wrong and or worn out shoes or training incorrectly.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Running causes wrinkles! :laugh:

    Distance runners are tall and thin! :huh:




    BTW-- my knees are better than ever since running because I learned how to take care of my whole body.
  • godricshollow
    godricshollow Posts: 274 Member
    I'm trying to encourage my mother to exercise and when I asked her if she wanted to go for a run with me she replied with "All of your body weight is hitting your ankles, you will break them and ruin your legs forever and will never be able to exercise again!" Bless her :flowerforyou:
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member

    Here is a question: I have heard that you burn the same amount of calories covering a given distance whether you walk, jog, run, or sprint it. I thought that sounded false. Thoughts?

    I think I burn about the same whether I'm running 10 minute miles or 7 minute miles. I burn less walking than running.
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    " I CAN'T run.."

    I used to say this repeatedly, and gave up on c25k after week 2.

    One day I decided to run for as long as my lungs would let me, and I did a WHOLE MILE. Of course, I wanted to better my time and distance after that!!!

    What you said!
  • Clew
    Clew Posts: 910 Member
    My husband likes to tell people I can't run because I get black eyes. You know, from boobie-floppy. Funny guy. :grumble:
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    My uterus DID fall out...so there ya go :noway:

    I strained a hamstring while slipping on one of the many uteri laying on the pavement at mile 25 of a marathon...

    My uterus fell out too. Then I slipped on all the other uteri and ruined my knees. Then I turned into a man.
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    If you're running and you catch a girl, you can keep her.
  • marlee123
    marlee123 Posts: 19
    sprinting builds up muscle and long distance makes you leaner. (this isnt a myth, its replying to someone above)
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member

    Here is a question: I have heard that you burn the same amount of calories covering a given distance whether you walk, jog, run, or sprint it. I thought that sounded false. Thoughts?

    I think I burn about the same whether I'm running 10 minute miles or 7 minute miles. I burn less walking than running.

    Same here! I burn the same no matter the time although when i walk i dont burn as much. So yes, i believe you burn the same amount of calories covering a given distance whether you jog, run or sprint it, but NOT walking it.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member

    Here is a question: I have heard that you burn the same amount of calories covering a given distance whether you walk, jog, run, or sprint it. I thought that sounded false. Thoughts?

    I think I burn about the same whether I'm running 10 minute miles or 7 minute miles. I burn less walking than running.

    Same here! I burn the same no matter the time although when i walk i dont burn as much. So yes, i believe you burn the same amount of calories covering a given distance whether you jog, run or sprint it, but NOT walking it.

    There have actually been studies that prove this... wish I had the links for it though..
    Sad Zebra...
  • runbyme
    runbyme Posts: 522 Member
    My uterus DID fall out...so there ya go :noway:

    I strained a hamstring while slipping on one of the many uteri laying on the pavement at mile 25 of a marathon...

    ROFL!! :laugh:
  • cariandy
    cariandy Posts: 175 Member
    I have bad knees!!! And they've only gotten better with distance running! Go figure! :happy:
  • khand58
    khand58 Posts: 11 Member
    I read this a couple of weeks ago - I think it answers your question about running vs walking.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304-311-8402-0,00.html
  • croasmunj
    croasmunj Posts: 3
    Running is strongly linked to death. Anyone who has run either dead, or will die someday.

    But seriously, heel strikes just are bad for everything - knees, back, and I personally think it magnifies 'the trots'. I've been shortening my stride over the last month and my calves are sore, but I end my runs with way more energy than before. No 'trots' either.
  • keenslk
    keenslk Posts: 126
    im training for a marathon and im sorry no myth it does faaaaark your knees and your joints (my lower back to be precise)

    lots of myths around running though - like it doesnt make you lose weight... that one is a massive myth for me as it is def my best cardio cal burner.... a big run I can burn 1000 cals which no gym equipment etc can do :)

    i love running though even if the myths are true - love the buzz it gives and the feeling when you have finished... myths or not Il never give up :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Calories burned running vs walking. It's a runners world article, but it does quote "Energy Expenditure of Walking and Running," published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. The gist is yes, you do burn more calories running vs walking and that calories burned running over a specific distance regardless of speed is the same.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7120,s6-242-304-311-8402-0,00.html
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