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In high school, I was a sprinter, [100-400 meter dashes]. I have not lost an ounce of speed in over 20 years. I discovered one thing during my formative running years. It became apparent to me that "long distance" running is not good for the skeletal system, joints, tendons, ligaments, shins, knees, and hamstrings. I incurred more injuries on our "5 mile endurance runs" than in competitive sprints, where you run to 100% of your physical effort. You could attain a GREATER DEGREE OF CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS on such indoor equipment as the "Schwinn Airdyne", where your joints are not taxed and the entire body receives a workout. Gratuitously punishing your body is not synonymous with cardiovascular fitness or aerobic capacity. Then how do you explain people in their 70s and 80s that are still running? I haven't had any injury problems after starting running at age 40. It wasn't by accident. No offense, but maybe you were just doing it wrong. By your own admission, you are a novice. I am speaking from the position of a former competitive runner. I saw, incurred, and knew of many fellow competitors who incurred injuries, whether significant or minor, from long distance training. I can't think of 1 major Track and Field champion who has not incurred some substantial injury during their careers. Though, I would say that many injuries could be avoided with the proper precautions: warming up, proper footwear, running on an amenable surface, running within your capacity, etc. In fact, too much physical exertion can be a bad thing. Case in point, "triathletes" are some of the fittest athletes in the world. Their competitions are completed at the highest levels in around 9 hours. Studies have shown that after 2 hours, the exertion and stress do not add any benefit. To the contrary, ultra long events can actually cause permanent trauma to the heart muscle. |
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Edited by
heavenlyboy34
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Mon 10/12/09 08:27 PM
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did everybody run their laps today?? I'm about to do mine. See you in the showers!  edit: just got back-I got my 1 city block time down to 6'05".
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I can and do get a better cardiovascular and lung fitness on the Schwinn Airdyne exercise bicycle. Sorry, but that sounds boring. I 'll take my chances with running, thanks. |
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the MARINES marathon is coming up... but its already full
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the MARINES marathon is coming up... but its already full That's too bad. You should find another one to run soon. |
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I can and do get a better cardiovascular and lung fitness on the Schwinn Airdyne exercise bicycle. Sorry, but that sounds boring. I 'll take my chances with running, thanks. I will admit that JUST running is probably not the best way to go. I have off days, specifically to rest the leg muscles/joints, and I still work out on those days. Sometimes even using an exercise bike. |
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Its been long time
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I LOVE barefoot running! I got us a pair a few months ago and they are wonderful. The barefoot running r little rubber shoes u put on the bottom of ur feet and toes. But I only run 3-5 miles 3 times a day. And i do the P90X. I also gonna get into the dancing workout. I am not looking to be a bodybuilder. Just love staying toned. And jogging gets my mind else where. The only thing i have not been able to master is Yoga!! omg that stuff is insane. But I am still doing it, thru pain and all lol
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Edited by
jtitol
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Fri 11/19/10 03:34 PM
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run about 100 miles a week but havent ran in any competition yet 100miles per week? How do you find the time? That is impressive. Still, in order to get 100miles/week in, that would be 20miles/day for 5 out of 7 days. I'm not saying it can't be done, but you must be nothing but skin and bones and lungs. (and very dedicated to running) You should run some races if you are sub-6minute. my max in one day was 50 miles in one run took me forever to complete i could move my legs the next day and had to rest completely for the next day i recuperated the next day i was going to run this half marathon which was for some sort of charity last year but i was broke ohh btw i still dont have running shoes Try these:  |
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