Thread: Running the Sahara

Nah, no ribbing here. Whatever it takes to get you off of the "Couch of Doom" is fine by me. Just take it slowly, listen to your body and build your base and you will smoke through 13.1 in no time. When I started running, a loop around the park (1.5 miles) would require at least four stops. My long runs are now 10 miles in roughly 1:15.30, and I average 100 mile months. Not too bad. Stay encouraged.

Thanks for the suggestion, Alan. My wife is going to rent this one for us. It looks great.

I would love to start running again. I only have one full marathon under my belt and some 5k & 10k races. But I haven't even jogged in five years. I had some injuries. I'm back on the nordic track though, so......running again is the goal.

Edit: Is this a current run movie? We tried to rent on Netflix and it says DVD date unknown?



Chris L

It really is an interesting documentary. I really enjoyed it. However, I've not gotten the running bug (and probably never will)

I tried running again, but everytime I do I get a bad cse of 'runner knee' so I have given up on running. It's weird though. Knee intensive things like squash and ninpo are not a problem at all. I can do them many times per week intensively. But after a mile of running my knees force me to stop.

Doesn't matter anymore. I am happy enough doing ninpo and jujutsu several times per week and improving my physique that way.

As for ribbing: not really. there's no time like the present to start doing something. Go for it Alan.

Bruno, i wonder if the problem is with your arches?

I overpronate and it causes me knee problems if i do not have shoes and insoles designed to help with the problem.

Originally Posted by Bruno

I tried running again, but everytime I do I get a bad cse of 'runner knee' so I have given up on running. It's weird though. Knee intensive things like squash and ninpo are not a problem at all. I can do them many times per week intensively. But after a mile of running my knees force me to stop.

Doesn't matter anymore. I am happy enough doing ninpo and jujutsu several times per week and improving my physique that way.

As for ribbing: not really. there's no time like the present to start doing something. Go for it Alan.

Originally Posted by ChrisL

I had some injuries. I'm back on the nordic track though, so......running again is the goal.

Get a pair of rollerskis, either traditional Nordic or skate. Better workout because you need to balance and you actually go places in the fresh air. Much easier on the joints than running.

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Thanks for the suggestion, Alan. My wife is going to rent this one for us. It looks great.

I would love to start running again. I only have one full marathon under my belt and some 5k & 10k races. But I haven't even jogged in five years. I had some injuries. I'm back on the nordic track though, so......running again is the goal.

Edit: Is this a current run movie? We tried to rent on Netflix and it says DVD date unknown?



Chris L

Chris,

Its a 2009 release date. I have been watching it on Showtime.

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Bruno, i wonder if the problem is with your arches?

I overpronate and it causes me knee problems if i do not have shoes and insoles designed to help with the problem.

That is my guess. The majority of recreational runners (by that I mean non-elites) are pretty far away from mechanically efficent as far as form goes, with most of the problem being overpronation. Go to a specialty store and get fitted. It is usually free, and they watch your pronation on video to help pinpoint any hitches you might have in your step. In most cases it is an easily fixable obstacle. I overpronate slightly, but have very few problems after getting into the right shoes. I would try some higher end New Balance, Bruno.

Overpronate? What does that mean?