My running seems "ok"

[JillyBean]

Need Advice: My Running Situation

Hello everyone,

My name is Jillian and I just thought I'd search around to see if I could find some guidance when it comes to running (jogging).

My situation is: I use to HATE running with a passion and nothing would change my mind. But, my fiance just left last month to boot camp for the Army and I decided to start running with him before he left.

Oh boy, I would almost cry just running barely a mile! I even almost hyperventalated. I just had a baby 9 months ago and a month ago I was still a tad bit over my original weight. So, I ran with him for a week. I felt a little more comfortable with a routine we made up. It was only a mile. I continued on without him when he left.

My dog is my running partner and he is awesome! Besides the fact he ran under my feet one time and wiped us both out, haha. Anyway, let's just say I have ran everyday now (maybe missed a day or two) in the last month and a half. I am now up to 2.5 miles running without stopping. It is my new hobby and I absolutely love it! I love the results, I am as thin as I was back in high school and that was 6 years ago. I dropped 2 pant sizes and 15 lbs.

My problem:

Both my ankles hurt and ache. I did roll my left ankle 3 weeks ago but it healed. My ankles still bother me when I am done running. What gives? Is there a proper way to run and maybe I'm running wrong? Heal hits the ground first, thats all I know.

Shin splints! I think. My right shin hurts when I just walk on my right leg, almost feels like a bruise to the touch.

I really want to make a goal of running 3 miles. How can I train myself to go further without burning out to quickly?

I am looking for good running shoes, any suggestions?

Last but not least. Is running everyday too much? I love to run everyday and if I go a day without it I feel "incomplete". I think I am hooked.

Thank you and I'd appreciate any advice.

 

[g8r80]

Hello everyone,

My name is Jillian and I just thought I'd search around to see if I could find some guidance when it comes to running (jogging).

My situation is: I use to HATE running with a passion and nothing would change my mind. But, my fiance just left last month to boot camp for the Army and I decided to start running with him before he left.

Oh boy, I would almost cry just running barely a mile! I even almost hyperventalated. I just had a baby 9 months ago and a month ago I was still a tad bit over my original weight. So, I ran with him for a week. I felt a little more comfortable with a routine we made up. It was only a mile. I continued on without him when he left.

My dog is my running partner and he is awesome! Besides the fact he ran under my feet one time and wiped us both out, haha. Anyway, let's just say I have ran everyday now (maybe missed a day or two) in the last month and a half. I am now up to 2.5 miles running without stopping. It is my new hobby and I absolutely love it! I love the results, I am as thin as I was back in high school and that was 6 years ago. I dropped 2 pant sizes and 15 lbs.

My problem:

Both my ankles hurt and ache. I did roll my left ankle 3 weeks ago but it healed. My ankles still bother me when I am done running. What gives? Is there a proper way to run and maybe I'm running wrong? Heal hits the ground first, thats all I know.

My ankles hurt too after longish runs (10+ miles for me). It is probably just your tendons and foot muscles not having had enough time to strengthen. If your feet don't hurt for long after you stop, I wouldn't worry about it. If they are sore for more than an hour after you stop running, that would be of more concern.

There are various schools of thought on what should hit the ground first; some say heel first (heelstrikers) and others say midfoot. Personally, I used to be a hard heelstriker, but have become a midfoot striker and I think it has increased my speed, endurance and resistance to injury.

Shin splints! I think. My right shin hurts when I just walk on my right leg, almost feels like a bruise to the touch.

Shin splints can be very difficult to cure. Google shin splints, go to the Mayo Clinic web page and read up. Basically, if they are shin splints, you need to back off and rest them. You will read that stretching and icing and ibuprofen and changing your shoes works, but I disagree. Tendons are tissue and if they are stressed, they need time to recover. But, they will.

I really want to make a goal of running 3 miles. How can I train myself to go further without burning out to quickly?

I am looking for good running shoes, any suggestions?

Last but not least. Is running everyday too much? I love to run everyday and if I go a day without it I feel "incomplete". I think I am hooked.

Thank you and I'd appreciate any advice.

To build up to 3 miles, you need to be able to run 3 miles, at any speed. Focus on running for time, not for distance. Start with 20 minutes. Then, increase that the next week to 30 minutes. Then 40 minutes. Don't worry about how far you go, but run for that length of time. In short order, you will be going farther and faster in that time.

As for shoes, there are lots of brands out there. I have been to running stores, but I thought the clerks knew a lot less than me, so my experience with the running stores is negative and I buy the shoes that are best for me. I like Asics. Go to the Asics page and determine your degree of pronation. Then, you can determine what shoes serve you best.

You can build up to running everyday, but you might want to run every other day until your body adapts.

 

[Fit2010]

Hi JillyBean,

I think it's fantastic that your running and that much.

I was told you must run for many reasons but don't over do it on your body.

Try running but do 10 and 1's.

run 10 mins as fast as you want but 1 min is quick walk and keep repeating it through out how ever distance you set your goal to run for.

I run with the running room and that is the only way we run to prevent injury. Also lots of stretches. I don't know the technical names but, everything is attached to something.

So, in your case, stretch you thighs and calves really good after each run and don't forget to the glutes. With time following all these perhaps 2 weeks you should start feeling a difference and get better as well.

now, i'm going to post my question.. how to stop sugar cravings..

Good Luck!!

 

[JillyBean]

Hi JillyBean,

I think it's fantastic that your running and that much.

I was told you must run for many reasons but don't over do it on your body.

Try running but do 10 and 1's.

run 10 mins as fast as you want but 1 min is quick walk and keep repeating it through out how ever distance you set your goal to run for.

I run with the running room and that is the only way we run to prevent injury. Also lots of stretches. I don't know the technical names but, everything is attached to something.

So, in your case, stretch you thighs and calves really good after each run and don't forget to the glutes. With time following all these perhaps 2 weeks you should start feeling a difference and get better as well.

now, i'm going to post my question.. how to stop sugar cravings..

Good Luck!!

Let me know as soon as you find out how to stop sugar cravings! lol


Well, I just now read this post and I have not been taking it easy. I am up to 3 miles! This is the biggest accomplishment for me. I feel even after running 3 miles I could do 4. Seriously. On my 3rd mile I am barely out of breath. But, when I am done my legs and ankles are SHOT. The pain subsides eventually so I am guessing it's the muscles contracting still.

I will tho take in consideration what you both suggested. Instead of worrying about distance I am going to use time. 20 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.

My friend she was in track a few years ago, and now I can out run her. I love the feeling! (In a friendly competition, lol.)

Ty!