03-17-2012, 09:59 AM | #1 |
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any runners?
I've been dieting and dropping lbs, but haven't done much exercising...
I tried walking/jogging/running, but can't get too far before my knees, ankles, and shins start blowing up... So I bought a bike... I can do way more - burn more calories and get that same high, without destroying my joints... And it's way more fun... So why the fuck would anyone run? |
03-17-2012, 11:02 AM | #2 |
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03-17-2012, 11:13 AM | #3 | |
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For fun. People enjoy it, but it is a very high impact exercise.
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03-17-2012, 11:29 AM | #4 |
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People like it a lot, I do it to keep in shape, but u don't find it enjoyable.
I you'd are having knee or ankle problems, try running on a trail or a dirttrack, much less impact on your legs and ankles, also look at the sites you are using, they mighty have tool much or too little cushion. And I would bet your form sucks, probably slapping your feet on the floor with each step |
03-17-2012, 11:45 AM | #5 | |
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03-17-2012, 11:49 AM | #6 |
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Yea fuck running. Not good on the ole knees for fatties like me. I either bike or blade. I choose blading more because its specific hockey training for me. Dont ask me to foot race, but I can out skate people 1/3 of my weight.
The only time I run is in the winter on a treadmill. Much less impact.
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03-17-2012, 01:19 PM | #7 | ||
Hold mah beer!
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Knee injuries can pretty much fuck up any interest in running. My wife will use the elliptical instead of running because of her knee issues. I really wouldn't advise anyone with a bad knee injury to run without consulting a doc to see how much abuse the knee can really take. You can really fuck yourself up for later in life if you continually abuse joints that can't take it.
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03-17-2012, 08:15 PM | #8 |
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I started running again in January after a 9 year break and I love it. Been training for my first 5k. I have been "barefoot" running though in vibrams and I notice a big difference in form and impact. You really can't pound on the pavement without all that cushioning like you can with big cushy running shoes. So in theory it should help with not getting injured. So far its been working for me. Of course you will find people that think otherwise though.
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03-17-2012, 08:34 PM | #9 |
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The barefoot running thing had taken off big time, I want to try it, but the army banned toe shoes. If I could find them without the toes I would
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03-17-2012, 08:53 PM | #10 | |
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http://www.zappos.com/merrell-barefo...l-glove-amazon I tried on the womens version and they are very similar to the vibrams just without the toes and you have to option of wearing socks. Here are the new balance equivalent. They felt very similar to the merrells when I tried them on. But IMO the Merrells look better. The toe part is weird shaped on the new balance. http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-mt20-grey-red I will prob get a pair of merrells for myself too. |
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