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Jun 15, 2019
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RUNBYU1
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Good work! Like other sports, it’s all about technique. Keep elbows behind hips
To keep pressure off knees. Most of the time, go slow enough that it’s comfortable and your legs and lugs don’t burn.
Read this:
https://goldenharper.net/running-philosophy-how-to-run-better-stay-injury-free/
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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
Good for you man...stick with it!
byuguns55
6/15/19 8:16am
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?
Idahofallsblue
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.
Idahofallsblue
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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