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I'm just getting back into running on a regular basis and thought it might be nice to have a place to share tips and advice!
currently I am trying to come up with some new playlists, anyone have suggestions? also getting ready to try Zoot compression socks for the first time, hoping to help with calf pain... any other tips for that?
I'm just getting back into running on a regular basis and thought it might be nice to have a place to share tips and advice!
currently I am trying to come up with some new playlists, anyone have suggestions? also getting ready to try Zoot compression socks for the first time, hoping to help with calf pain... any other tips for that?
Well I know a lot of people run to jamming or heavy music to "get them going" but that's never worked for me. I'm a big fan of using running time for peace and quiet and introspection etc. so my running playlists run more to more mellow or downtempo or ambient type stuff. My last run I listened to Sun Kil Moon's Tiny Cities, Rhye and the xx's Coexist.
I'm just getting back into running on a regular basis and thought it might be nice to have a place to share tips and advice!
currently I am trying to come up with some new playlists, anyone have suggestions? also getting ready to try Zoot compression socks for the first time, hoping to help with calf pain... any other tips for that?
Whether or not compression socks help during a run is really up for debate. I dont find that they help at all. I do use mine for recovery from very long runs. Like I'll go home get cleaned up and then spend the rest of my day in them.
Was there an injury to your calf? Is it just not accustomed to running yet? How old are your shoes? How often have you been running and how far? I'd guess there's something better to ease calf pain than the socks.
Post by bansheebeat on Nov 9, 2013 20:03:56 GMT -5
I personally have never been fond of headphones while running. I like to enjoy the silence/sound of wherever I'm running. Plus it keeps me more alert and I think safer in regards to traffic/pedestrians.
Take your shoes and socks very seriously. Go to a running store and try and plenty. Don't be afraid to return them if you don't like them after a run or two. My local running store has a 30 day grace period to make sure you're happy not only in the store but after putting some miles on them. Same goes for socks. Get a nice pair. You want to avoid cotton, my personal favorite are these.
Follow the 10% rule at least somewhat closely. Basically it says don't add more than 10% to your weekly mileage totals, and every 4 weeks or so take a low mileage week. I'm really guilty about breaking this one, and I've been injured many times in my years running because of it.
Most importantly listen to your body! Don't overdo it. Ice frequently. Make sure you're eating right and drinking a lot of water even on days you aren't running.
I ran several times a week before I fractured my hip back in August. I ran barefoot(ish) and would highly recommend it (if you can afford it). When I say barefoot, I mean with the Vibram fivefingers tinyurl.com/lt2jdc4.
If you decide to do it this way, don't just jump right into barefoot running, as it takes weeks before your ankles can adjust. I would recommend doing barefoot every other run for about 6 weeks, going back and forth with Vibrams and traditional running shoes.
And yes I will support the notion that barefoot running is NOT for everyone, but give it a try if you are up to it. Even if you invest in a pair of Vibrams and running in them doesn't work for you, they are still incredibly fun to wear around everywhere.
I personally have never been fond of headphones while running. I like to enjoy the silence/sound of wherever I'm running. Plus it keeps me more alert and I think safer in regards to traffic/pedestrians.
Take your shoes and socks very seriously. Go to a running store and try and plenty. Don't be afraid to return them if you don't like them after a run or two. My local running store has a 30 day grace period to make sure you're happy not only in the store but after putting some miles on them. Same goes for socks. Get a nice pair. You want to avoid cotton, my personal favorite are these.
Follow the 10% rule at least somewhat closely. Basically it says don't add more than 10% to your weekly mileage totals, and every 4 weeks or so take a low mileage week. I'm really guilty about breaking this one, and I've been injured many times in my years running because of it.
Most importantly listen to your body! Don't overdo it. Ice frequently. Make sure you're eating right and drinking a lot of water even on days you aren't running.
I agree on headphones. Once you get used to running without it's very calming, safer and I think you get to know your body better.
And those are the exact socks I wear during warmer weather. Once it's cold I switch to smartwool. Target also sells cheaper synthetic socks which are just fine for shorter runs and not as $$.
Tomorrow starts my training program for a January half. I"m not looking forward to cold mornings on the bus getting to my running group.
Tomorrow starts my training program for a January half. I"m not looking forward to cold mornings on the bus getting to my running group.
I'm currently in the middle of a 1/2 marathon training program. I'm steadily losing motivation as the weather gets colder and colder. I'm trying to make the most out of what few nice days are left.
Also, on a side note I accidentally set a new mile PR in the middle of my run yesterday. I was doing mile intervals and after finishing my second fast one I checked the split time and I had ran it in 4:28. That's a couple seconds faster than I was running when I ran track and xc competitively.
thanks everyone for the advice! I pretty much disappeared from the board right after creating the thread, and have also not been running for the past couple of weeks but I am planning to jump back in again. I think my calf pain was maybe due to the fact that it had been a long time since I had run any serious kind of distance outdoors, and I think my stride is totally different than on a treadmill. it was better the last several times I did run.
still looking for song suggestions though, more upbeat to push through the middle of a run...
I usually don't wear headphones unless I am on the treadmill or our local greenway, out of traffic.
But, when I do, there is a service called "Rock My Run." They have DJ's assemble playlists of varying length and tempo, with different styles of music. When I first heard of it, one could earn credit just by being a member. Each month, I would get a credit for another download (or, if it were long, it might take 2 credits). My first download was free, as it was sponsored by Brooks Running.
I have about 5 playlists from them, mostly grungy or classic rock with some kind of a beat behind it for continuity. It's not too bad.
I am not sure how they are doing their download system now. I want to say they switched to a "pay for play" type format, but I will occasionally get an email telling me I have had my credits reset.
Outside of that, go with The Vaccines and The Ramones.
I like running to songs that have changes in tempo. If you listen to fast songs too much they kind of lose their luster after awhile... but you need some uptempo songs to give you points in your run with high energy impact. I also tend to either shuffle my ipod (so that I don't know what's coming next, which gives me some entertainment on its own) or listen to an artist's entire album (or album collection). If I listen to the entire album (like Portugal. The Man's Evil Friends) it will usually already have the changes in tempo in the album for me. Good luck!
Post by heyyitskait on Dec 16, 2013 11:29:32 GMT -5
I've been listening to Tame Impala's "Lonerism" while running lately. Seems to help me keep a good pace and I like when shuffle knows that I'm halfway through my run, it should put on "Gotta Be Above It" for a little motivation.
So this isn't related to running exactly, but since it deals with my legs, I figured I'd ask here. When I'm working out, specifically on the elliptical machine, I get leg and foot cramps. I've always been prone to foot cramps (it's one of the reasons I can't wear heels very often). The cramps are in my calves and often extend down to my ankles/feet. I've done everything I can think of to alleviate the cramps: stretching, heating pads, bananas, etc. Does anyone have any other advice on what I can do to avoid leg cramps while working out? I can usually feel them coming, and if I stop immediately, that will often prevent the cramps from starting. But sometimes, there's nothing I can do and they come on anyway.
JHo - use a foam roller. I can't stress that enough. You can buy them for like 15-20 bucks, or you can just go to Home Depot and get a length of wide PVC pipe, same deal. Look up some good rolling programs online, and get your calves, hamstrings, quads, IT band, and glutes. Someone once advised me to imagine a rubber band - say you tie a loose knot in that rubber band. If you pull it from each end, the knot gets smaller, but tighter and harder. That's basically what happens to your body. When you stretch, you're not really going to get rid of all your aches and pains if you're not rolling along with it. The obvious solution is a massage, but most people can't afford weekly/daily massages. So get a roller.
Cool thanks! They actually have foam rollers at the gym; I just never knew what they were for. I'll check out some tips online.