10-20-2002, 05:56 AM
I'll throw my 2 cents in here as well, as an Army officer who has done quite a bit of compulsory running in her time... E EM<br>
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Stretching -- everything Dalmatica told you is true x10. You must be warmed up before you stretch. You should stretch before your main workout and then after. Hold your stretches for about 20-40 seconds to get best effect. Don't bounce! Don't hyperextend knees or elbows.<br>
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Shoes -- check out your footprint. Do you have flat feet or high arches? If you have flat feet, get a shoe that has lots of motion-controlling features and offers stability. If you have high arches (like me, dammit!) get a shoe with plenty of cushioning for impact (or you'll eventually get flat feet).<br>
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Insoles -- I use Sorbothanes, the green and yellow type. They are the best and have protected my feet through grueling road marches and miles of running alike. They are expensive, but what is your body worth to you?<br>
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Cross training -- If one type of exercise (running) is giving you problems, do something else for a while (like bicycling). For shin splints, try something non-impact, like an eliptical machine, a rowing machine, or a bike. Too much of any one exercise will eventually result in injury.<br>
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Rest -- Some things, like shin splints and rotator cuff injuries, just take time. You must stop running for as long as it takes to heal. You can't accelerate the healing process, sorry. Your body is trying to tell you something, so listen now or regret it later.<br>
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Ice -- Very good for sore joints after workouts, but as was already said, put a layer of cloth between it and you. And don't let the ice fool you into thinking you're fine when you're not. For muscle strains, first ice to reduce swelling, then heat later to help blood flow and healing.<br>
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Shin splints -- I have honestly never had a really bad case that didn't resolve itself in a few days with rest. But then again, I didn't push myself to keep going when I knew I was hurting. I've been lucky there. All I can say is, give it time and do something else for a change. If it is a fracture, continuing to do the aggravating exercise will only hurt you more. You must stop running for as long as it takes!<br>
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Hope this proves helpful,<br>
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Cheers<br>
Jenny<br>
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Stretching -- everything Dalmatica told you is true x10. You must be warmed up before you stretch. You should stretch before your main workout and then after. Hold your stretches for about 20-40 seconds to get best effect. Don't bounce! Don't hyperextend knees or elbows.<br>
<br>
Shoes -- check out your footprint. Do you have flat feet or high arches? If you have flat feet, get a shoe that has lots of motion-controlling features and offers stability. If you have high arches (like me, dammit!) get a shoe with plenty of cushioning for impact (or you'll eventually get flat feet).<br>
<br>
Insoles -- I use Sorbothanes, the green and yellow type. They are the best and have protected my feet through grueling road marches and miles of running alike. They are expensive, but what is your body worth to you?<br>
<br>
Cross training -- If one type of exercise (running) is giving you problems, do something else for a while (like bicycling). For shin splints, try something non-impact, like an eliptical machine, a rowing machine, or a bike. Too much of any one exercise will eventually result in injury.<br>
<br>
Rest -- Some things, like shin splints and rotator cuff injuries, just take time. You must stop running for as long as it takes to heal. You can't accelerate the healing process, sorry. Your body is trying to tell you something, so listen now or regret it later.<br>
<br>
Ice -- Very good for sore joints after workouts, but as was already said, put a layer of cloth between it and you. And don't let the ice fool you into thinking you're fine when you're not. For muscle strains, first ice to reduce swelling, then heat later to help blood flow and healing.<br>
<br>
Shin splints -- I have honestly never had a really bad case that didn't resolve itself in a few days with rest. But then again, I didn't push myself to keep going when I knew I was hurting. I've been lucky there. All I can say is, give it time and do something else for a change. If it is a fracture, continuing to do the aggravating exercise will only hurt you more. You must stop running for as long as it takes!<br>
<br>
Hope this proves helpful,<br>
<br>
Cheers<br>
Jenny<br>
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Cheers,
Jenny
Founder, Roman Army Talk and RomanArmy.com
We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
Jenny
Founder, Roman Army Talk and RomanArmy.com
We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
-- Robert Louis Stevenson
