The key to staying healthy while running-Don’t get injured!
Whenever I talk to serious runners, I hear them talking about trying to stay injury free. And while I’m not logging 30 miles a week, I also weigh considerably more and my muscles, tendons, and joints are not conditioned for this type of regular punishment. So, I’m always a little cautious when starting to run again, and I’ve had a few bad bouts of shin splints, which suck. So, this morning’s run has been a bit of a downer since during my third sprint cycle, my right hamstring became really tight and started hurting pretty bad. Immediately after that cycle, I stretched that muscle really well, and it was alright the rest of the workout, but it’s definitely sore now. Also, since I finished this morning, my shins have been pretty tendor as well.
I know I need to stretch bettter, and take longer to warm up and get my body ready for the workout a little slower; but like running, I hate stretching. I’m going to do a little research this weekend though, and hopefully will find a nice routine to go through that forces me to be more thorough. I might spend Friday doing a spinning workout on my bike to give my legs a bit of a rest. Or who knows, maybe I’ll just tough it out. If any of you have any tips or advice on healing/avoiding injuries, I’m all ears.
Today’s workout was another five-cycle day. Other than the tight hamstring, it went well. Again, the iPod soundtrack was awesome and helped a lot. I was definitely not going fast though, and I have to figure out a way to turn up the effort on every cycle. Today’s scale: 231.8 lbs. 30.0% body fat.
Feb 21st 2008
hi how long should hiit last on a bike?
May 10th 2008
I use to be just like that. I talked to this personal trainer one day and he said the best way to stay motivated is to make a journal of exactly what you do every single day. Honestly it really work when I looked at it on paper it was different. When you see no improvement on paper in terms of reps, sets, and distance and haven’t done anything you feel like a lazy asshole that day then get motivated to get on them running shoes and pull out the wieghts.
Aug 14th 2008
Hi, I did a google on HIIT as I want to add it to my routine. Like you, I hated running. Notice the past tense. I now like running because I’m now on a hormonally balanced diet called the Zone Diet. You can google it for more information, but it is a moderate, balanced diet that yields amazing results. Joslin Diabetes Centers recommends a diet that is almost identical. Dr. Sears, the creator, has worked with athletes that have brought home 24 gold medals. Jenny Thompson was the most prolific Zoner medalist and her count was just surpassed by Michael Phelps a day or two ago.
Christian Vande Velde is a Zoner - he recently finished 5th in the Tour de France.
I’d also recommend spending some google time on “pose running.” It has helped me a lot, but takes some time to get your calf muscle strong enough to support the work load.
I’m a decade your senior and I feel better than ever - and I mean this factually. I really really do feel better than ever. I effortlessly lost 25+ lbs of fat while adding ~70 lbs to my bench press - I started pretty weak.
My foundation is the Zone Diet, pose running is a great tool and I hope to add HIIT as another tool in my arsenal.
Best of luck in your exercise adventures.