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running tips.. where is Jayne?
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I've been walking quite a lot recently, just for the exercise, and now I think the time has come to break into a run :o)
I'm in good health, not overweight, don't smoke, but am probably not very fit (only in the active sense, you understand!). I have also suffered with shin-splints in the past.
so.. what tips do you have for a newbie jogger/ runner?
I'm in good health, not overweight, don't smoke, but am probably not very fit (only in the active sense, you understand!). I have also suffered with shin-splints in the past.
so.. what tips do you have for a newbie jogger/ runner?
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Make sure you are wearing supportive running shoes, they can help relieve shin splints. Some good sport shoe shops, like Asics have a computerised treadmill, which will show running gait, so correct shoes can be selected.
I advise my clients, when they want to start running to build up gradually and slowly. So you could walk for 4 minutes, jog for 2. Eventually you should be able to build up your running time and speed.
I advise my clients, when they want to start running to build up gradually and slowly. So you could walk for 4 minutes, jog for 2. Eventually you should be able to build up your running time and speed.
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Other people are getting the answer in here too, but it's important to get a pair of shoes that are right for the way your foot moves.
You don't need to pay a lot of money, but you do need to buy from a shop where they will look at how you run, and give you the right shoes.
Always warm up your lower legs, by exaggerating the movement of your feet before you break into a run.
You don't need to pay a lot of money, but you do need to buy from a shop where they will look at how you run, and give you the right shoes.
Always warm up your lower legs, by exaggerating the movement of your feet before you break into a run.
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There's a shop called Sweatshop on Finchley High Road. That doesn't look far from St Albans (bit far from Scotland).
They seem to have a treadmill, and will make sure you get the right shape shoe.
Are you a member of a gym? Toe presses are good for getting your lower legs used to the motion. Or, stand on a step with your toes on the step, and your heels off the edge, and slowly raise and lower yourself.
Running on a soft surface, like grass or sand, reduces the impact (and is GREAT for your bum) but there tend to be more things to trip over.
They seem to have a treadmill, and will make sure you get the right shape shoe.
Are you a member of a gym? Toe presses are good for getting your lower legs used to the motion. Or, stand on a step with your toes on the step, and your heels off the edge, and slowly raise and lower yourself.
Running on a soft surface, like grass or sand, reduces the impact (and is GREAT for your bum) but there tend to be more things to trip over.
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