Originally posted by trancypantzzz
it's fun with a dog and there was a story on the news that those flat shoes may actually be better for your foot. you may want to check into that so that you don't hurt yourself.
problem is, you're more likely to injure yourself switching immediately to "barefoot" shoes since it's likely you've adapted to supportive shoes. i've considered them, though. maybe get a pair of vibrams for hiking in the summer.
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Originally posted by Miss Pie
Yes, but the treadmill is also doing a lot of the work.
i'd think as long as you know your average road pace you could set the treadmill to that and adjust/program as necessary?
igottaknow
running is a good way to ruin your knees. a lot of ppl have to find out for themselves.
QWERTY13
I ran(around 5km)every other day. But around here, outdoor running happens mostly during the Summer/ autumn as it's faaaar too cold outside right now.
get nyce
i run
thinks you want to read on
gait and pronate
doubtful you'll need gels as you probably won't metabolize much during your runs, gels beans gu hammer gel is normally used for long distance endurance sports like marathons/triathlons where you want to keep from bonking.
kadomony
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Originally posted by igottaknow
running is a good way to ruin your knees. a lot of ppl have to find out for themselves.
not if you do it right. of course, you'll have some impact, but with the correct shoes and running posture the impact is greatly reduced.
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Originally posted by get nyce
i run
thinks you want to read on
gait and pronate
doubtful you'll need gels as you probably won't metabolize much during your runs, gels beans gu hammer gel is normally used for long distance endurance sports like marathons/triathlons where you want to keep from bonking.
yep, did extensive research on pronation & shoes before i tried a few on in the store. also, chia gel is good for general nutrition as well although it's good for long distance, too. who knows, maybe i'll eventually be doing marathons!
ivofivo
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Originally posted by Lira
Do it. You can run way more on a treadmill than on the street.
True, but not as effective as running on different variety of roads.
eckmek
I ran a marathon a couple years ago. Awesome, highly recommended.
Run maybe once a week now, just like a 5 miler. But damn, it's getting too cold.
Meat187
Instantly, this song started to play in my head
Apart from that, my knee. :(
Seeing a doc next year.
Moongoose
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Originally posted by Meat187
Instantly, this song started to play in my head
Apart from that, my knee. :(
Seeing a doc next year.
Initial D was awesome!
Anyway used to run, untl i rore a couple of tendons about two months ago now. Coudnt even walk for a while after that. Can walk fine now, but trying to run inevitably ends up with me on the floor in a lot of pain clutching my ankle. Also gained some weight because im off my regiment for so long :(
SYSTEM-J
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Originally posted by kadomony
i'd think as long as you know your average road pace you could set the treadmill to that and adjust/program as necessary?
It's got nothing to do with speed. It's about resistance. On a treadmill, all you're doing is running on the spot. Outside, you're actually pushing yourself forward, which is far harder. You also have to contend with things like incline, wind resistance and different surfaces.
Simply put, treadmill running sucks. Don't do it.
And to answer your question, I was running four times a week in the summer, up to 10 miles each time. The weather's far too ty now though, so I'm going to resume in the spring. This time with a proper pair of running trainers. Picked up so many injuries from my knackered old pair of Nikes.
Fledz
Treadmill running is designed for warm ups/downs, or if it's like -40 outside and running in the elements just isn't practical.
I'm about to start with proper outside runs, but more HIIT rather than long distance. I may incorporate a few jogs in before a 10min stint of boxing.
My new Asics Gel Kayano 16s should arrive tomorrow :D
Silky Johnson
Does/has anyone run in the winter/snow? What kind of footwear do you use?
