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Jun 16, 2019
7:24:10am

Gigo Starter

I just looked at this again

I had forgot that it actually recommends a first week of walking for 20 minutes, followed by a second week of walking for 30 minutes. This is intended to start strengthening the muscles in the legs in preparation of the upcoming running stages. I always just skipped to running because I never felt like I was in that bad of running shape, but it might be something to consider.

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Gigo

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Got back from a run. First run for me in 5+ years

jkccoug

6/15/19 7:37am

Good luck! It’s true running is tough on the joints.

Dr MoBYU

6/15/19 8:11am

I still remember an article in Runner’s World

Gigo

6/15/19 8:27am

Go slow and consistent. Hal Higdon's 30 for 30 plan is excellent.

Agnostic-alumni

6/15/19 10:57am

Link

Agnostic-alumni

6/15/19 11:00am

I feel like there's a growing body of research that contradicts this.

HomeTownHero

6/15/19 8:32am

Run at a pace that doesn’t cause pain. Too many people run too fast for their

demon_llama

6/15/19 9:20am

Nailed it

RUNBYU1

6/15/19 10:18am

Absolutely proven false

RUNBYU1

6/15/19 10:18am

Not according to British Journal of Sports Med

Dr MoBYU

6/15/19 12:58pm

Running can definitely lead to injuries (as your link suggests), but...

HomeTownHero

6/15/19 1:08pm

That’s fair.

Dr MoBYU

6/15/19 1:11pm

Doesn't say anything about joints, and highly unlikely that it would. Running

RUNBYU1

6/15/19 3:08pm

After 2 back and 1 neck surgery, my doctor said running just isn’t in the cards

LaserCoug

6/15/19 8:16am

That’s kind of what I had decided but with nothing like your reasons

jkccoug

6/15/19 10:20am

I’ve done couch to 5k a couple times in the past. Helps ease your

LaserCoug

6/15/19 11:42am

From an avid runner with bad knees,

Joe Banks

6/15/19 8:29am

I’m going to be very very cautious

jkccoug

6/15/19 10:21am

Compression leggings that go over the knee could help a little

cougstyle

6/15/19 8:29am

knee supports

Richw

6/15/19 8:32am

Thx. I’ll check it out

jkccoug

6/15/19 10:22am

If your knees give you trouble...

lbmango

6/15/19 8:59am

That kind of cycling I might do. Not gonna wear the outfits I see though

jkccoug

6/15/19 10:25am

I switched from running to hiking and it's really helped my knees and hips.

Kauai

6/15/19 9:13am

That might be where things end up

jkccoug

6/15/19 10:29am

Good work! Like other sports, it’s all about technique. Keep elbows behind hips

RUNBYU1

6/15/19 10:17am

Thanks, I’ll check it out

jkccoug

6/15/19 10:28am

I’m living proof

cornellcoug

6/15/19 11:11am

How is your back pain?

6/15/19 11:32am

I have almost no back pain the days that I run, the other days its always stiff

cornellcoug

6/15/19 5:46pm

Awesome thanks for sharing

jkccoug

6/15/19 2:12pm

Stair climber and elíptical is possibly your answer.

6/15/19 11:30am

I was in a similar situation... I upped my cadence and it’s made a difference.

maxlds

6/15/19 2:07pm

Good advice for sure, which goes along with reducing arm motion and keeping

RUNBYU1

6/15/19 3:10pm

Here is the best running program for a beginner that I have seen to avoid injury

Gigo

6/15/19 3:00pm

Good idea. I think I’m still at level 0 though

jkccoug

6/15/19 4:10pm

Then start at 1 min run and 4 min walking

Gigo

6/15/19 7:13pm

I’ve been doing one minute then 30 seconds

jkccoug

6/15/19 8:50pm

I just looked at this again

Gigo

6/16/19 7:24am

How many times per week is this suggesting?

tony

6/16/19 5:10am

The original plan suggests 4 days a week

Gigo

6/16/19 7:20am

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