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Nov 16, 2016 3:37 AM
TheSuburbanErrorist
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IFuckinAtodaso
Making sure to lift my knees was a hard thing for me to learn but it helped
Munchman347
Or you could just speed walk and avoid the bad stuff. 'NO, that's too dorky and un-cool looking. I want people to think I'm hip!'...
HockeyGuy1985
From a marathon runner, shoes are the biggest game changer here. I recommend Brooks.
MsNothingMore
Cheers just did my first ever 2k last week and I think I could like this shit
boobphysicist
thanks i run so much better now
Nachman
dontbesuchacunt
i didn't realize running was something you could be a beginner at
Wafflecookie
I used to be made fun of for my running posture, so now I'm really self conscious whenever I run. Plus, I have really bad stamina.. *sigh*
bovanshi
Step 1: Place the first foot in front of the other
seesilience
What do you do about runner’s knee?
Hotdoghotdoghotdiggitydog
Better advice: Breathe in on 3 steps, out on 2. So you're not always contacting your diaphragm with the same foot down, and avoids cramps.
punkrawkmonkey
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Whiachy
Not sure if legit (good) but my personal philosophy for running is to run as quietly as I can in an attempt to reduce joint shock.
Iamthismoment
You're on the right track!
Whiachy
Figured I was since I've never gotten shin splints. Not even after marathons I sorta trained for.
lancevanceaus
Also make sure to have good running shoes that are made for your foot type and running gait!
Vybors
But don't overthink it! Shoe science is pretty well developed and there are hard hundreds of styles and brands which are just fine.
NekoMiko06
Or be like that old dude who went 875km in gumboots and shaved over a day from the world record at the time and led by 10 hours.
Rynestrm
I know how to run!
alsoAzrael
da fuq?
Nachman
Jiggsawjazz
where are our tips for beginner couch potatoes? how best do I utilize my recliner? common sofa injuries? tips for maximizing sugar intake?
quicksilver1
Fruit Loops.
Chewy4President
Walking! Maybe add a 2min jog. Then in a week add a min or 2. Progress up SLOWLY to avoid injury.
Jiggsawjazz
jesus god i'm not trying to walk or run, i'm trying to go from beginner couch potato to expert potato. at least like avid novice.
Vybors
Here you go: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx
TimeAndMemeLordOfGallifrey
Running Potato? Fucking 9gagger...
joot
It is better to have an odd number for your breathing pattern, so you are not always exhaling/inhaling with a step on the same side.
joot
It is also better to have longer exhalation than inhalation. If you get "stitch" in your side, tats a diaphragm cramp and symptom of ...
joot
not exhaling enough. Try breathing 4 steps out, 3 in -- or 3 out, 2 in.
babbzilla
Can I hike, swim, Zumba, elliptical, and literally anything else, other than actual running/jogging? Because I hate it with a passion...
casinonightz0ne
What do you people plan on running from?
n0n53n53
The police
ForReasonsOfScience
Responsibilities.
cokebender
Feelings.
FatForYou
This heavy feeling of weakness and self pity.
Captainplanetmotherfucker
I started running one afternoon and got this terrible pain in my lower abdominal. That was 3 years ago and the pain's still there.
tapioca12
Neat
Defektd
As someone who recently started jogging semi daily, I appreciate this post.
JohmBambo
Why on earth would anyone run voluntarely? Suckiest sport ever.
Melanisia
Because if we're being chased someday, I only have to be faster than you.
JohmBambo
I stay fit, but running still sucks. :D Allso, I own a gun, so I only need to shoot you in the leg that lightly jog off. :P
fbdrtallz
That potato has terrible form.
SeeMyVests
I Prefer mine in fry form.
Lambourtitty
I'm laughing so hard right now
Nachman
JadeNB1729
He's being pursued by poorly aliased black lines. You'd be running, too!
imgurianitarian
Taters gon' tate.
ISeeDeadpool
Taders gon'gate
pookieeatworld
Alligators gonna alligate.
dopamine14
Baters gonna bate.
yolohater
That was the first test. You've passed.
The2nd2laststarfighter
All potatoes are required by law to have poor running form. It was in the Monday Morning Report. You did get the memo, didn't you, Bob?
abuildingsea
I am that potato
YouCapturedMe
Same as the girl in #2
Mydogismybestman
...because potato.
jbulldozer
Stretching can lead to injuries, and is more for increasing flexibility. Warm-up with light walking & short spurts of a slow jog.
Iamthismoment
Yeah, don't stretch heavily before an activity. Stretching is NOT a warmup
Chewy4President
Proper stretching is different. Flexibility is massive in competing athletes.
jbulldozer
Yes, of course, but if you arent running properly in the first place, there is a pretty good chance you arent a competing athlete.
morningxafter
I'm saving this telling myself I'll use it, but I know I've just lied to myself.
1MizAshley
morningxafter
Me too!
triplesees
HelpfulHomo
I dont understand what its doing and have a frighten.
Solazyicanteven
Don't get shin splints they suck
Flyndaran
Vague wording. It literally means just pain in the lower leg. Many causes and treatments.
FatForYou
I agroed my shin splints trying to catch a bus, didn't catch said bus and sat on the ground clutching my legs. A guy stopped to check on me.
Flyndaran
Tibia, connective tissue, muscles, etc.
InboxMeYourSpacePics
I have shin splints that won't go away. It's been over a year. I spent half that time not running due to pain. They do suck
n0n53n53
have you tried compression socks?
InboxMeYourSpacePics
Yeah I did compression socks for a while. Now I've been changing my running form and just got the stick to try and massage the muscles.
tightsarenotpants
Im going on 15 years with shin issues now. Seen tons of doctors, changed my running form, and have been told by trainers that I shouldnt be
tightsarenotpants
A runner. So i still run.
InboxMeYourSpacePics
Any advice to work through the pain? My big issue is when I go too hard they hurt all the time, not just when running.
tightsarenotpants
Taking time off is the only real way. If you must run try icy hot and Motrin. I never raced without those drugs.
tightsarenotpants
I should mention, running through the pain is prob not healthy. I was determined to run on my HS and college teams. I prob f'ed up my legs.
JarJarDrinks
The only time I run is when something is chasing me.
DaddysGoneCrazy
Didn't realize I often lean back more then I should like that. +1
bpetersen
I can never tell if I have good posture while I run. I always end up judging posture from impacts
Cordycep0
While running, the first thing to go (and quickly) is my lower back; Long before my legs, breath, or heart. Desk jobs maybe?
ImGoingToEatAllYourApples
It's quite hard to get used to, feels unnatural at first. Legs should move like you are riding a bike. Push off your step with your toes!
ForReasonsOfScience
Pro tip on learning to run correctly: take your shoes off, run, and adjust accordingly. Guarantee you won't run on your heels for long.
ForReasonsOfScience
The best form is to run on the balls of your feet or at least the first third of your foot.
GudOldeTimey
Are we really gonna trust a guide that comes from the government? I MEAN THEY GOT RUNNING POTATOES
IAmNotASkeleton
They got potatoes? What do I do to get some of said potatoes?
LargeHoman
Guys, I think he's a skeleton, don't answer.
thisiswhatifeel
Chi running calls it ' running with your heart.'
ebongo91
As much as I love barefoot running, fuck that analogy.
Rabh
good form doesn't need to be dressed up in some mystical bullshit
TheRicM
But mystical bullshit can have some good applications. Tai chi completely helped my breakdancing
slappyhamsalads
Tai Chi? You should try capoeira
TheRicM
Yes, I got my 2nd belt (cord) in capoeira, and the tai chi also helped that a LOT! :)
LordOfButt
Sick bro
conkles
Tai Chi helped my waterbending
Dontworrybesalty
So Tai Chi can help you make Chai Tea?
idkwhattowriteherehelpme
Also helped me with my rune collection
TiniestFox
Northern Shaolin kung fu helped with my Firebending
majemilo
This advice is largely misleading. I'm a coach, former running store manager, and track all American and I couldn't not say something (1)
ehnayehn
Really helpful comments and links, thanks for sharing
TheMayorOfTittyCity
What do you think about landing on the heel vs toe. Vs midfoot I guess I didn't realize that was an option.
majemilo
The more important question is where is your foot landing in relation to your body. Anything in front of you (whether it's heel, toe, mid)
majemilo
Is a braking force that slows you down and puts increased stress on your lower legs (think shin splints, stress fractures, etc). It needs to
majemilo
Be right underneath you (or damn close) for optimal efficiency. In gonna make a post about this Sunday so I'll tag you
NekoMiko06
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OD96zocXRU How's his posture?
majemilo
The fundamentals are definitely present and really just requires minor adjustments at this point lol
NekoMiko06
The dude ran for 2&1/2 days straight and shaved nearly 2 days the record for the 875km marathon.
Chewy4President
This. I've ran in college, coached, and competitively race marathons now. This is too watered down. Strict adherence would get you hurt.
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majemilo
Bryce!!! Molly told me you love imgur so I'm excited to see you here!
Chewy4President
I'm going to figure out who you two are using some classic runner snooping on another. Care to give to me a hint of which state?
majemilo
Both ran in IL
Chewy4President
Do you know James Walters?
majemilo
I can't say I do. I got too nervous if I knew my competition so I never looked into people
majemilo
I got a lot of response to this so I'm gonna make a post Sunday, dot of you wanna be tagged
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uppydownymoodswingykindofgirl
Any tips on how to fix/work around shin splints?
retrogamer82
In most cases, shin splints are a beginner's problem, they go away. If you are overweight, walking is better for you than running 1/2
retrogamer82
You can stay active longer, go farther, and put less stress on your shins/joints. Once you've got the weight down running is much easier 2/2
howamigonnabeanoptimistaboutthis
It can be caused by a muscle strength imbalance. Strengthening your calf muscles will help to stabilize the tibia on impact.
RunsWithShortShorts
Mother. Fucking. Heel. Drops. Those little shits helped me after like 2 years of stress fractures. That and switching from Nike to HOKA
Iamthismoment
Don't heel strike. Land on the front of your foot and don't wear shoes that have a shit ton of padding.
majemilo
This is a major misconception. Olympians heel strike on easy runs and its no biggie. Its inefficient for a race but there's more cushion (1)
majemilo
In the heel of your foot to absorb the stress. Additionally, running on the ball of your foot stresses your calves more which can lead (2)
majemilo
To tight calves resulting in an imbalance between the calves and shin muscles
majemilo
@Chewy4President is absolutely right. Go to a mom and pop shop and have them analyze you. The right shoe has nothing to do with your (1)
majemilo
High or low arches and your pronation and supination does not automatically mean you need a particular shoe. Expect to spend anywhere (2)
majemilo
From $90-120 on shoes but trust me, its an investment. Also, replace them every 300-400 miles. Being proactive not reactive to injury
Chewy4President
3 broad categories of causes all equalling too much stress on leg muscles: 1) old/improper shoes 2) too much, too fast. 3) running form 1/2
Chewy4President
Shoes are a huge.You need running shoes for your type of foot. Dick's or Footlocker can't provide that. And shoes get old over time too. 2/2
GiraffesAndCrystalMeth
agreed! 100 miles is about the limit on my shoes; gets expensive but injuries are way worse.
SPCGlitterFart
For a wide foot, Altra is amazing. I've been running in their Superior 2.0 for the past year and a half, amazing, and 0-drop too.
GiraffesAndCrystalMeth
i wear Hokas, and i have not had a single injury since i switched; trail and asphalt shoes are epic.
socksmcgee
I found adjusting the way my foot hit the ground helped, I try to hit just before my heel first, rather than flat footed 1/2
socksmcgee
2/2 Hitting flat footed made it worse! Also worth investing in some decent running shoes and perhaps some insoles - Scholl does good ones
uppydownymoodswingykindofgirl
I've never ran flat footed. Always landed on my heels, but that led to shin splints, so I tried running on my toes, but that feels wrong
socksmcgee
Get some Scholl insoles - either the gel activ or the shock absorbing ones. What running shoes have you got?
uppydownymoodswingykindofgirl
Tried a few different ones, but could probably try a bit more expensive pair as I've been a bit cheap on running shoes in the past
Pindalyn
I used to have the worst shin splints. Splurged on some awesome shoes, problem solved
uppydownymoodswingykindofgirl
New shoes it is, then
Pindalyn
I found getting ones specifically made for stability control work best to help me.
RunsWithShortShorts
I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend HOKA One One's Clifton model does. I have been running in the Clifton 2s for around a year now (1)
majemilo
Almost everyone overstrides naturally and in most cases it isn't bad. When someone says lean forward many people will lean from the hips (2)
majemilo
Making the overstride worse and that's when problems happen. The lean (which is very slight) should happen from the ankles so the body (3)
majemilo
Nice and straight head to feet. I did form analysis for my athletes so here's a link and hopefully you can take something from it (4)
didgythebat
Thank you. I'm a massage therapist certified in sports massage and work primarily with long distance runners. This post is very misleading.
Itouchthefishy
Thank you for this. I hate misleading articles.
btimup
Question about the midfoot thing, wouldn't that lead to your foot hitting flat on the pavement? I thought landing toward heel was proper
majemilo
https://youtu.be/mIY4Y5bHskg
PulpFreeNonFiction
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NicoleRosieRose
. Running, thank you
Dracoleviathan
Thank you for this.
Chaituna
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TheCountZA
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SpeedyStefano
Doot
m46nu5
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heyitsWednesday
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chormin
Hate to bother you after so much advice, but I was told to breath over unequal amounts of strides 3in/4ex to prevent cramping, is that real?
TOPDown2
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bloodhoundgang
Ifulike
< MEGA SUPER ZORD DOT >
ProfessorLeedle
...... Whoops all my marbles fell, eh ill pick em later
Justaguyfromaplace
Dot dot
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Arrdyn
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Expertology
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Mybrotherkeepssnoopingonmyaccount
Running shit
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SpeedyStefano
Doot
Sher10ck
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Psythorn
Awesome
Eversin
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TheWackoTaco
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5volt
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UncleIrohnman
Neat
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Lurchio
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