60 seconds on avoiding injury - Page 4 - General running

Velociraptor

22/11/2006 at 11:59

Yes. My first piece of advice to a new runner would be "Whatever anyone tells you, you don't need to take supplements."

Head Over Heels

22/11/2006 at 12:53

Always remember why you started running (whatever the reason) - and how much better you feel as a result of it.

and

Get yourself a pair of proper running shoes from a specialist shop (for the first pair at least) - the most important equipment for any runner

Wee Stumpy

22/11/2006 at 13:16

Find someone to run with. It's much easier and great for motivation.

Broadsword Calling Danny Boy

22/11/2006 at 13:31

Buy some racing flats and learn to run properly instead of all this heel-striking cr*p.

Don't get ahead of yourself, slow and steady wins the race. As it were.

M.ister W

22/11/2006 at 14:27

Start off slowly. Don't increase mileage or speed too quickly.

Tom.

22/11/2006 at 22:53

Read, listen, learn and above all think.

Blackers

23/11/2006 at 05:03

Don't think just because your major muscles and lungs can cope with fantastic increases in speed and distance that the little muscles and ligaments that hold your knees, ankles, and hips together are ready for it. Stick to the advice and only increase 10% per week, or you will get injured.

Slugsta

23/11/2006 at 08:03

Don't forget that rest days are an important part of training.

popsider

23/11/2006 at 09:31

Same as B, buy some racing flats, learn to run on forefoot, build up slowly, don't get taken in by the rubbish they tell you in running shops.

GymAddict

23/11/2006 at 09:38

No matter how good they are, everyone has runs where they feel like cr*p and just want to stop. It's normal.

and absolutely running doesn't make you thin.

Welsh Alex

23/11/2006 at 09:42

Run how you feel.

Tmap

23/11/2006 at 10:04

1. Don't stretch before you run - just run gently for at least the first mile, then stretch afterwards
2. Keep a short, fast stride - roughly 180 a minute. You can spot beginners because they lope along, which is inefficient and a good way to get injured.
3. It takes time to build up - years, not weeks. Be patient.

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