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Originally posted by jennypie Pffft no you newb. It's when you run with weights attached to your ankles.

oooooo.
the part about the knees threw me off, and so did urban dictionary and wikipedia.
reflection pffffft, i don't need no high-tech weights or space age jogging suits. i run to live and live to drive, just like in the caveman days

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Originally posted by SuspicionVandit oooooo. the part about the knees threw me off, and so did urban dictionary and wikipedia. reflection pffffft, i don't need no high-tech weights or space age jogging suits. i run to live and live to drive, just like in the caveman days

Your sarcasm meter batteries need to be replaced.

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Originally posted by _Nut_ Your sarcasm meter batteries need to be replaced.

LOL, so do yours, dummy!


*points*

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Originally posted by _Nut_ Your sarcasm meter batteries need to be replaced.

Ok, got it now.

edit:
not anymore

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Jenny if youre brand new to running and want to avoid injuries check out C25K:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Its what I did when I started running. At first its a little easy but it definitely picks up. The great thing about this is that it built my muscles up before I started running long lengths of time, which took a lot of stress off my knees.

Also, theres a free podcast on iTunes that a guy made to follow all the times and tell you when to run. Decent music.

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That's awesome Ang, thanks! I like how it's broken up between running/jogging. That's the kind of stuff I need to keep me interested.

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Originally posted by jennypie LOL, so do yours, dummy! *points*

*bubble farts*

I used to run competitively, and ran "state" as you Americans say.

My advice is: your knees etc will be fine as long as you build up slowly. People make the mistake of going too hard too early. Running on concrete and asphalt is fine, I used to do it 7 days a week for 4 years straight and my knees and hips were always fine.

Take it in 2 week increments and don't increase your mileage by more than 50% at a time.

Eg:

Week 1:

3 x 2 mile runs

Week 2:

3 x 2 mile runs

Week 3:

3 x 3 mile runs

Week 4:

3 x 3 mile runs

Week 5:

3 x 4 mile runs

etc

The program that Ang posted is good, mine is just a (bad) example.

Find a partner if running is too hard, another person will make it a hell of a lot easier. Your pace should be such that you can still talk comfortably with the other person while you are running, otherwise you are going too hard.

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I decided to take up running recently and the first few weeks I found it very hard to get motivated / take any enjoyment at all from it. Like anything though, once it becomes part of your daily routine it becomes difficult to go through a day without it - you feel as if you're slacking, and when I feel like I'm wasting time in my day when I could be doing something productive that helps to motivate me even more. I love being outdoors so it gives me a chance to get out early in the morning and enjoy the weather ... and today I was jogging with a very fit female which made things easier.

Also, now that I've recently moved to a new city, I've made a point of running different routes / distances to help me learn my way around the city and discover new interesting shops / restaurants. I guess just try and emphasize all the postives of why you are out and about getting in shape vs. the 45 min you might be watching TV or spending in bed.

Awesome, thanks boys (I'm assuming Beat Blog is a boy..forgive me if you're not!).


I know I'm ok for the initial motivation, just have to find ways to make my runs interesting.

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Originally posted by Ted Promo Therein lies the problem, not enough areas of softness to run on. I'll just deal with my knees being in pain. My father has been running since his twenties and he's still moving relatively well and never complains about his knees. It's mainly if you overdo it when you get problems. Which I'm close to overdoing it.

I've seen people overdue it. A family friend does many marathons and he's 55. He shuffles his feet when he walks because he runs so much. This is why I ride my bike.

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