deaceydeaceyaggro Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm thinking of taking up running, as it's the only sport that doesn't involve a degree of hand/eye coordination. Can anybody suggest a decent pair of trainers to get going with, and any other tips etc, as knowing me, I'll probably stick at it for a couple of days tops left to my own devices. Get a pair of Asics Gel running shoes. They're the best in my opinion. I tend to run along canals or Sutton Park. Tend to avoid roads because of dodging pedestrians, etc. Also the fumes from traffic stinks. When I first started running I ran very slowly indeed, then as you got better you naturally pick up the pace. Measure out a run via www.geodistance.com , couple of miles to start with, then add to it. I couldn't run to the end of my road this time last year, then within 6 months I ran the Brum half marathon in 1hr 42 mins. Cheers for the advice mate. I'm lucky in that there are lots of really nice places to run around here, like the 3 mile long promenade next to the beach. I tried a bit of a jog the other night, and got about 800 yards before being hopelessly out of breath and aching everywhere. What's the best way to stretch, and how long should you spend stretching before you start? Warm up first - slow jog for 5 mins, then stretch your hamstrings, calves, quads and your groin for at least 12 seconds each. Then of course you've got to stretch at the end as well. As for the running - well you just have to push yourself. Get a mate to run with you. That's what I do, and it helps. As I said earlier, I genuinely could run to the end of my road a year or so ago, but I just got into it somehow, and I couldn't believe the difference in myself in the space of a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Anyone doing the Great Midlands Run next month? 8.5 miles, I think. Yep I am. Starting to think it was a bad idea now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaceydeaceyaggro Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Anyone doing the Great Midlands Run next month? 8.5 miles, I think. Yep I am. Starting to think it was a bad idea now.. I'm gonna run the course sometime tomorrow, so I'll let you know about Cardiac Hill. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm thinking of taking up running, as it's the only sport that doesn't involve a degree of hand/eye coordination. Can anybody suggest a decent pair of trainers to get going with, and any other tips etc, as knowing me, I'll probably stick at it for a couple of days tops left to my own devices. Get a pair of Asics Gel running shoes. They're the best in my opinion. There the best if they are suited to your running style, if not they could be the worst! Unless Asics have created a trainer that covers all type of pronation, which i doubt! If anyone is considering running regularly your trainers need to be fitted properly. Some might fluke it but you might not and cause pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evster Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Anyone doing the Great Midlands Run next month? 8.5 miles, I think. Yep I am. Starting to think it was a bad idea now.. I'm gonna run the course sometime tomorrow, so I'll let you know about Cardiac Hill. :winkold: Done it last year for the first time, great event looking forward to this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So, last night, I mapped out a route on mapmyrun.com (try it BTW, it's brilliant) Wow that looks a really good site, loads of good runs on there for my area. When i run the most painful thing is my feet. I know everyone says get some specialist fitted shoes but I just went for Asics. My feet are a bit smaller than 11 so I thought 10.5 would fit great. When i get back after about 2.8 miles the first thing i think about is kicking my shoes off. Is it normal or should i get some new shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Dont know much about competitive running per se but see 'em out when I'm training on bike and my goodness they look fit. Running looks too hard for me Anyway - although a bit out of our area, isnt there a really good sports shop in Stoke on Trent - Bourne Sports is it- that has some machine that sorts out your running style and finds suitable trainers? Anyone know this place or have I got this wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So, last night, I mapped out a route on mapmyrun.com (try it BTW, it's brilliant) Wow that looks a really good site, loads of good runs on there for my area. When i run the most painful thing is my feet. I know everyone says get some specialist fitted shoes but I just went for Asics. My feet are a bit smaller than 11 so I thought 10.5 would fit great. When i get back after about 2.8 miles the first thing i think about is kicking my shoes off. Is it normal or should i get some new shoes? That seems to be my issue a lot of the time. I feel like I can keep going and my fitness can push on my feet just feel nackered more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I think your feet expand slightly when you walk/run over a certain distance due to the blood pumping to your feet, so when buying running trainers, you are probably better advised going for the upper size in your situation (i.e 11) and using thick running socks in order to compensate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corleone Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have had to rest for about 2/3 weeks now because of a slight groing strain caused by cycling / running. It's only a niggle but I know it will only get worse if I dont rest it. Have any of you got any tips on speeding up recovery from groin strains (streches/ rehabilitation exercises etc). It doent help that im doing the 3 peaks in June as well - not a good time to lose all that fitness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa_Rosa Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have had to rest for about 2/3 weeks now because of a slight groing strain caused by cycling / running. It's only a niggle but I know it will only get worse if I dont rest it. Have any of you got any tips on speeding up recovery from groin strains (streches/ rehabilitation exercises etc). It doent help that im doing the 3 peaks in June as well - not a good time to lose all that fitness! My physio swears by ice, and it certainly helped my achilles injury recently. Resting your heels on an ice pack as you relax on the sofa is a bit different to clamping some frozen peas to your trouser assortment mind. Quite refreshing I should imagine :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have had to rest for about 2/3 weeks now because of a slight groing strain caused by cycling / running. It's only a niggle but I know it will only get worse if I dont rest it. Have any of you got any tips on speeding up recovery from groin strains (streches/ rehabilitation exercises etc). It doent help that im doing the 3 peaks in June as well - not a good time to lose all that fitness! I picked up some serious groin injuries from playing football. If the injury is fresh, then ice and rest. If it is an older injury, then the only answer is to break up the scar tissue that surrounds the groin - the only real way to do that really is some painful physio work. mind you, having a nice young lady sticking her fingers into your painful groin area alleviates the pain somewhat ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Had an achilles and lazyitis problem and haven't run since before Christmas I reckon, but started playing footy a couple of weeks ago and, reading this thread has inspired me to get out tonight and do a couple of miles. It's going to hurt though :nod: me too. Going for a run tonight santa, my first for almost 12 months!! (knee problems from running - tendons!) How did you get on Jon? I didn;t go in the end last week for a couple of reasons, although mostly being lazy. Went last night though and did a mile and a half in just under 14 minutes. I don't think any of them Kenyan lads have got anything to worry about with a time like that, but, for a fat lad going out for the first time in 4 months, I'll take it. The important thing is that I got out and got amongst it. Did a 3.5 mile run today santa. Felt a lot better this time - getting back into the swing of it. Knees fine, fitness getting there. Great manchester Run in 4 weeks. Should get another 4 or 5 runs in before then, so fingers crosssed for a good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa_Rosa Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Good for you Jon. Was just umming and aahing about getting out today. Will definitely do so now. After the FA Cup Semi though I think. Might try 2.5 if I feel up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I was talking to a pal today and I meantion that no matter how long a stretch for, my calfs always strain up. He said it depends what way you run and what part of the foot you run on I.E front of the foot/heel/flat foot. Any truth in it? And could incorrect trainers cause it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I was talking to a pal today and I meantion that no matter how long a stretch for, my calfs always strain up. He said it depends what way you run and what part of the foot you run on I.E front of the foot/heel/flat foot. Any truth in it? And could incorrect trainers cause it? For some reason, my right calf has been giving me loads of gyp every time i run now (so, 2 runs then). Never had it before, it has always been problems with my knees, which fingers crosed now seem to be OK). But my right calf, it just gets so tight, even with stretching like you say. I think it will ease, with the more runs and stretches i do, and it hasn't made me stop, but not good nevertheless. can't really offer any advice on it though. Apart from vigorous stretching of the calf pre and post run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted April 20, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted April 20, 2009 A work colleague knows a running coach and asked me if I wanted to join up for a session to learn some techniques and tips. I wonder how bad I really am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 some techniques and tips. Run. Keep going. Run a bit faster. Repeat. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa_Rosa Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just the mile and a half in the end, but it felt pretty good and I'll definitely up the distance next time. Wednesday by the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted April 20, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted April 20, 2009 I was talking to a pal today and I meantion that no matter how long a stretch for, my calfs always strain up. He said it depends what way you run and what part of the foot you run on I.E front of the foot/heel/flat foot. Any truth in it? And could incorrect trainers cause it? Yes. Hugely so. Single most important bit of advice - get properly fitted trainers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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