h90 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Any runner here? Now I actually really started... In the past I always got problems, because well trained from the bicycle I jumped full into running but my tendons, joints, etc were not ready. I always got pain on the lower leg front/inside side. Now I try to be smarter Today first time....I restricted myself to just 10 min. Next time 15 min. I promised myself to restrict it to twice a week on the beginning (I am doing other sports on the other days). What I found out is that my feet hit the floor flat like a duck. Seems my calves are strong and shortened, so I can't lift up the front of my feet. I start stretching them. I hope that does the trick. Currently I have 66-67 kg at 1.70 tall, but not much fat. I'll try to reduce that 1-2kg. Any other tips on how to avoid problems specially on the beginning? (Cardio, nutritional, fluids is not a problem, as I go with the road bike and know what to do and be generally fit, just how to avoid some joint/tendon or other problems from not being used to running)? I think the key is to start very slow and don't be over enthusiastic so also the weakest part has time to adjust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I just stated running as well, as preparation for the Cha-am Triathlon I entered next March. My running friends told me the best way to start is running intervals of around 30min total 2-3 times a week, increasing the length of the intervals each week until you can run constantly for the 30min comfortably. Quite similar to what is recommended here http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/the-8-week-beginners-program If yore getting pain in the shins, you should stop running until you recover, and if the pain doesn't go away after a few days best see a doctor as it could be shin splints Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I just stated running as well, as preparation for the Cha-am Triathlon I entered next March. My running friends told me the best way to start is running intervals of around 30min total 2-3 times a week, increasing the length of the intervals each week until you can run constantly for the 30min comfortably. Quite similar to what is recommended here http://www.runnersworld.com/getting-started/the-8-week-beginners-program If yore getting pain in the shins, you should stop running until you recover, and if the pain doesn't go away after a few days best see a doctor as it could be shin splints Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk great that sounds similar to what I thought (15 min first time, 20 min second time, ......) 2 times per week (my 2 times per week are more like 4 times if I don't brake with all my mental power). Pain in the shins not yet :-) I had it continuous for like 5 or so years, at the end I needed a couple of Aspirin for every training, but I was pretty good on long distances My shins have several small bone problem, you can move the encapsulated parts, but that isn't the problem. If I recall right (not sure) it was on the edge of the shin-bone inside. I think it was because I in autumn, well trained on the bike, I just started from one day to the other to run 30+ km per day. Road bike you have no shocks, very gentle on everything...than with every step a shock.... Young an foolish.....there are no pills against being stupid......Now I don't want to do the same again (so there is some hope that I am not as stupid as I look like ). You know, young, loaded with natural Testosterone, if there is a limit it will be broken no matter the costs....... Thanks 2-3 times per week 30 min max I'll follow your advice At least for the first week couple of months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 by the way cha-am triathlon......I shouldn't ask...too early...you have some details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 by the way cha-am triathlon......I shouldn't ask...too early...you have some details? It's on the ama-events.com website, the Cha-am International Triathlon, although apparently it is already fully subscribed! Another useful training tool, is the Garmin HRM-RUN, if you have a compatible device. It can measure your running cadence/ground contact time etc, so can help you improve your form. For example when I stared running again, my stride length was too long and cadence too low, so it put a lot of strain on the legs muscles. Shorting my stride and increasing cadence has helped a lot, and I also don't suffer as much pain after running. I'm using a Garmin Fenix 3, which came with the HRM-RUN in the box. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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