Running Tips?

[blackshirts]

I think Backhaus nailed it. First thing I pulled from google after posting that I pretty much got my answer. My doc also said my hams are really, really, tight which is also another cause of lower back pain.

Going to do situps right now.

[Chumley]

Stretching is crucial, yet so often overlooked and undervalued. Stretch before and after each workout. Even if you don't do a full workout or run, you should spend a few minutes each day stretching the major muscle groups. Don't confuse stretching with hyper-extending yourself, but more like turning on the switch to your muscle groups. It not only relaxes your muscles but it effects your breathing as well. Good breathing is common to every single exercise or activity you will ever do, from running to shooting to healing and sleeping.

You guys are probably correct about weaker back muscle groups being responsible for the discomfort you have. Spend time to strengthen your weak areas of course, but be careful to discern between injury and discomfort. You may have to have it checked if it doesn't improve or gets worse. Running is uncomfortable when you are starting out. It get's better over time.

C

[blackshirts]

I had it cat scanned, so nothing should be too wrong. It was just weird to me experiencing discomfort running. I was really, really, into athletics in HS and a short time after and felt that that shouldn't happen to me. I was lying to myself as I'm not in near as good of shape.

[Chumley]

I had it cat scanned, so nothing should be too wrong. It was just weird to me experiencing discomfort running. I was really, really, into athletics in HS and a short time after and felt that that shouldn't happen to me. I was lying to myself as I'm not in near as good of shape.

Cadence

PAIN - In my feet.
PAIN - In my legs.
PAIN - In my back.
PAIN - IT'S IN MY HEAD.

Your body won't like what you will ask it to do, and occaisionally it acts up and must be quelled. Like I wrote below " be careful to discern between injury and discomfort " As you get stronger, you will also learn to displace the discomfort - It's in your head.

C

[Smitty Puffs]

Dont strech before running unless you've warmed them up. If you wake up, walk out the door, start stretching, and then run you could possibly pull or tear a muscle. Make sure you do jumping jacks or run in place if you're going to stretch BEFORE you run.

[BigGunz90]

I recommend what SlingerDun said, run the bleachers. When I was in track, us throwers would warm up with the runners and sprinters, and I swear my endurance and speed shot up at the end of the season. We would sprint a half mile and then do a fast jog the remaining mile while running up and down the bleachers.

Incorporating sprints into your workout not only builds strength and endurance, but burns MAJOR calories too if you're looking to lose weight.

Good luck.

[mbrazil]

Put one foot in front of the other really fast!

>repeat

[Chumley]

Dont strech before running unless you've warmed them up. If you wake up, walk out the door, start stretching, and then run you could possibly pull or tear a muscle. Make sure you do jumping jacks or run in place if you're going to stretch BEFORE you run.

I have to disagree with your statement Cuz. The whole point of stretching is to warm up and prevent tearing muscles. I definitely agree with you that one should not just walk out the door and start running, and there are lot's of ways to accomplish any warm up, but stretching is one of the most basic ways to go, especially for beginners.

SFi
C

[coltie52]

My first IST run time was 13 flat. My 2nd IST was 11:45. I ran another one last friday to see where I was and noticed my run time got worse(12:20). My recruiter suggested adding sprints. I searched and read about sprinting certain distances while running. I was also told/read on here that doing alot of boot slappers would help build some muscles and add some endurance.

When im running my breathing is fine and I have real good shoes. My legs just seem to get really tired about a mile in. Is there anything else I can do to help beside just running everyday/sprints/ boot slappers? I have till June and my running is my weakness so im fixing that.

UP hill sprints