Tips for running

[Billy The Kid]

Anyone got any running tips that you can share?

I've just started running this year and most ive managed to do Is 8 miles, breathing and stamina stayed good but my knees stiffen up to the point where the pain is crippling.

So anyone got any tips on preventing the knee pain?

[safc_graeme]

Get a gait test and some properly fitting shoes would be my shout. It's an extra mile on your run if you're running in the right shoes!

[myleftfoot1978]

lots and lots of streching billy the kid, you can never strech to much before our after i have found out, and i have recently took to a ice bucket after running for my feet and heels and it is working very well, 1st few times were hard now its quite enjoyable, also working on your core is important for any sport/fitness strong core helps out the rest of your body i belive

[sadders]

Originally Posted by safc_graeme

Get a gait test and some properly fitting shoes would be my shout. It's an extra mile on your run if you're running in the right shoes!

Would go further than that if you are getting pain. See a sports podiatrist and get your gait assessed properly and if needed get custom orthotics.

Of course the best answer would be to give up running and take up swimming.

[Billy The Kid]

Originally Posted by safc_graeme

Get a gait test and some properly fitting shoes would be my shout. It's an extra mile on your run if you're running in the right shoes!

Aye done all that mate got my trainers from a specialist shop

[Carrville Mackem]

Originally Posted by myleftfoot1978

lots and lots of streching billy the kid, you can never strech to much before our after i have found out, and i have recently took to a ice bucket after running for my feet and heels and it is working very well, 1st few times were hard now its quite enjoyable, also working on your core is important for any sport/fitness strong core helps out the rest of your body i belive

http://sweatscience.com/stretching-i...rance-running/

Lo and behold, stretching before a run makes you run more slowly and less efficiently.

I just tend to do gradual warm ups now and some easy dynamic stretches.

Try taking glucosamine and chondroitin to ease joint pain.

[sadders]

Originally Posted by Carrville Mackem

http://sweatscience.com/stretching-i...rance-running/



I just tend to do gradual warm ups now and some easy dynamic stretches.

Try taking glucosamine and chondroitin to ease joint pain.

Or more sensibly look for the underlying cause. If it's pain when running it is likely to have some sort of biomechanical origin.

[MaryMary]

Originally Posted by myleftfoot1978

lots and lots of streching billy the kid, you can never strech to much before our after i have found out, and i have recently took to a ice bucket after running for my feet and heels and it is working very well, 1st few times were hard now its quite enjoyable, also working on your core is important for any sport/fitness strong core helps out the rest of your body i belive

I never stretch before a run and do only a few quad, hamstring and calf stretches after, sometimes! I have been running since 1981 and have completed about 20 marathons( all between 3hrs25 and 4hrs) but none since 1999 - too much time needed for training. I do have orthotics in my running shoes due to dropped metatarsal joints and have rarely had a running injury. I've reduced my running now to 3 or 4 times a week, total about 20miles, 2 spin sessions and a power pump class. I think variety is the key. My husband stretches before a run and at least 3 or 4 times a year has a hamstring or calf strain.

It may be that you just need to go slower and have more rest days but if its hurting your knees find another aerobic exercise. You don't want to have knee replacements when you are older!

Take loads of advice, research on net and then do what suits you

[Carrville Mackem]

Originally Posted by sadders

Or more sensibly look for the underlying cause. If it's pain when running it is likely to have some sort of biomechanical origin.

Yes, sound advise. But I would recommend glucosamine and chondroitin to all runners anyway as a way of promoting healthy joints.

The best running tip I was given was how to run efficiently. Run with a tight core through your glutes to your abs, lean slightly forward with the shoulders and back totally relaxed. Tension in the back or running with high shoulders wastes energy.

[oROSSo]

do sprint intervals instead of a prolonged steady run, get decent trainers and do it on grass.