Hello, I am pretty new to running and well after my first few runs I am starting to feel the pains that come along with it. Now I know enough to pretty much tell when a pain is bad like an injury or when a pain is good like lactic acid and soreness. I guess my question is do many of your run with aches and pains? Even minor bad ones. I have a very minor back ache sometimes and well it makes me wonder should I run if I feel that? I always stretch out and walk to warm up but sometimes it is still there. What do people use as a "litmus test" for pain and if they should run or not. Thanks, Ted
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Posted 3 months ago #
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Hey Ted...I'm having the same trouble...but in the knees and in one ankle. I used to run a ton but haven't in a few years...just started today and was noticing sharp pains on the right side of my right knee as well as a little twinge below my left knee and some discomfort in my right foot. I tried to push through it but when I felt I was going to limp, I knocked my pace down to a walk.
I'd say...you should be able to tell muscle strain from genuine injury in say, a joint. If you have trouble going down stairs afterward, etc...probably best to go slow...if you're just winded, pull back a little and then continue running. Should be able to gauge.
Try sitting in a hot bath or a jacuzzi after you stretch...keep the muscles loose. The other thing I do...works for me...is rid an upright bike for about ten minutes to warm up the muscles before running. :)Posted 3 months ago # -
I've found from experience that as much as runners don't think it's needed to weight train, it has changed my whole ability to run without strain or pain. When I first started running, I got the same back and knee issues. Even now, six years later, I find my running gets worse if I stop weight training and just focus on running. You are using your core to stay steady while running, that's why a lot of running articles suggest core ab/back work in weight training.
I would suggest doing some days of weight training for your whole body in order to strengthen it for the impact of running. Also, with the back I would take a day, stretch, relax and not run. If it's painful enough to feel before you even exercise, it might need a more rest.
Google some articles on back pain and running, I'm sure you'll find a lot of good explanations and suggestions.
Posted 3 months ago # -
You may want to look into Chirunning. It has the reputation of being a way to run injury free. I am learning the method and so far so good.
Happy running!
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