I have been doing this running thing for long enough to have reached a very important conclusion---we are being duped! Much like the lunar landings and other "space programs", highly publicized marathons have been and continue to be wholly staged by evil self promoters. How do I know this? Well based on my personal experience it has become clear to me that it is not humanly possible for anyone to run more than one and a half miles without some part of their anatomy falling off. Most likely a leg at about the knee but possible at the hip joint or possibly both legs simultaneously disengaging from the body. I'm not sure but it may also be possible that the legs might simply disintegrate. Trust me I have pushed myself almost to that very point. Anyway, I am no longer fooled by these selfish self promoters who would lead the unwary to reckless and dangerous behavior. Shame on them. I could die out there! I had a friend who claims to be a "runner" tell me that I just need to be willing to run outside my comfort zone. Trust me I left the comfort zone back at the front door. If I push it any more I'll be outside the sanity zone.
Be forewarned, I do not fear you evil self promoting runners. For I have faced death ( right about mile 1.2) and I have cheated him!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
7 comments:
Well, the thing about being a runner is stuff does fall apart. People need knee and hip replacements. My sister the runner had some gnarly cyst behind one of her knees and had to have some kind of cortisone injected into it (I'm sure she kept running anyway).
No pain no gain, right!?
You could be like dad and Have one leg shorter then the other.
The most likely answer is that your back is not made for running.
try that fast walk thing. walking dosen't seem to bother you.
Lvu
So exactly what part of your body is hurting? legs? knees? back? All? winter running is HARD be glad that you can run over a mile in this SH*&%^...stick with it, don't be so hard on yourself. When warmer weather comes you'll be able to run longer because you can run more RELAXED...yeah don't tense up when you run stay relaxed. It's hard to stay relaxed in COLD A*$# weather. Make sure you take a hot shower and stretch after every run. Stretching is for AFTER the run NOT before! A pre run warmup is to walk for a few minutes before you start to jog. Try walking for a while before you start to run and then ALWAYS walk for a few minute to coll down.
Good for you, Charyn! Don't drink that 'kool-aid' running magazines and runners want you to swallow!
I know. I used to log 60 mile weeks. And was greatly disappointed if I didn't finish a marathon in less than three and a half hours.
Thank God as I got older I got wiser. And so I stopped drinking that kool-aid and stopped making running competitive (mostly I competed against myself ... always trying to get a new personal best).
And I found the joy in running again. Like when we were kids!
So here's my unsolicited advice, for the little it's worth.
If it hurts, stop. It you're not enjoying the run, stop. If there's no joy in running, stop.
It's OK to stop. To walk. To feel the warmth of the sun. To listen to the birds.
Running is play, not work.
And don't you dare feel guilty about stopping your run and walking a bit. Remember, you burn as many calories walking 1.5 miles as you do running 1.5 miles. It just takes a little longer to burn them, that's all :)
Good luck! And enjoy your runs!
I admit I was not built for running. I have that strange lopsided hip thing that runs in our family and one leg is shorter than the other by at least one inch. Still I'd like to be able to run somewhat. Not a marathon for pity sake but a 5k would be nice. Really the early morning thing is not that great for me. I have to get up and go without a shower and I"m soooo stiff in the morning. By the time I go about a mile I'm feeling good but then I have to go in to get Ben up. Later when I run on th treadmill I do much better though. The treadmill is boring. I want to run outside! See some scenery or something. For now I am mixing up the power walk and the running. I actually walk faster than I run anyway. Sad to say. Once it gets warmer I will try to up the running I think. All in good time. Providing my leg(s) don't fall off at the hip. What is with that shooting pain from the hip into the calf! Dang.
It is a Pain , I know. If you want to run you will need to get your shoes fixed so your legs are the same size my love. The pain in going across your lower back and down into your calf should stop at that time. lvu
Justy two more suggestions, if you don't mind. You probably already know these things, but am mentioning them just in case.
First, regarding motivation. The best and easiest way to stay motivated is to find a running partner! Running with someone REALLY makes the morning run much more bearable, and you're partner will appreciate the company, too!
Second, regarding those nagging aches and pains. The most common cause are worn out running shoes. Your running shoes lose shock absorption, cushioning and stability over time. Continuing to run in worn-out shoes increases the stress and impact on your legs and joints, which can lead to overuse injuries. The easiest thing you can do to prevent those types of injuries is replace your shoes when they're worn-out.
So how do you know when shoes need to be retired? Don't use the treads of your shoes to determine whether you should replace your shoes. The midsole, which provides the cushioning and stability, usually breaks down before the bottom shows major signs of wear.
If you've been feeling muscle fatigue, shin splints, or some pain in your joints you may be wearing shoes that no longer have adequate cushioning.
A good rule of thumb is to replace your running shoes every 300 miles.
Have fun!!
Post a Comment