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 2004-03-27 10:32 AM |
Extreme Veteran  465   Epworth. Iowa |  Subject: Run Training Tips?I've been doing all my running on soft surfaces and some on treadmills. Max 30 min on the treadmill. I was a runner way back (25 years) - twice had to quit beause of injuries. So - the running on soft / tails, rubber gym floors etc. has helpe. No injuries so far. Here's my question. The events I've signed up for will mean running on hard surfaces - the sprints are short enough - the oly in Sept. is a bit further - so do I need to do some running on hard surfaces / asphalt before the races to get legs acclimated - or simply stay with the softer surfaces until race day? |
| 2004-03-27 11:27 AM in reply to: #14774 |
Champion 4902  Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? If you are going to run on asphalt, you are going to have to train to some degree on asphalt. Just make sure that you have a good pair of running shoes, the cushier the better. If you are on the heavy side, maybe a pair of Brooks Beast or something similar would be the ticket. Other than that, start your running on aspalt slowly and as sofly as possible; by "softly", I mean that you should roll your foot on the ground rather than slap it. Stay away from lengthy strides; short fast strides are as effective and less likely to cause injury. |
| 2004-03-27 3:20 PM in reply to: #14774 |
| Veteran 268 Columbus, Ohio | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? I would gradually transition yourself to asphalt. Do 3/4 of your run on the soft surface and 1/4 on a harder surface and gradually increase the time on the hard surface. Hopefully you can easily make the transition without injuring yourself. |
| 2004-03-27 3:59 PM in reply to: #14801 |
Expert 948 Mount Vernon, Iowa | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? You guys seriously think this is necessary? I do as much of my running as possible on trails and dirt roads, and when I do races it's nearly always on paved surfaces. It's never caused me any problems. I always figured running was running and it was best to do the maximum on soft surfaces. What's the advantage in training on hard surfaces? |
| 2004-03-27 6:28 PM in reply to: #14774 |
| Veteran 268 Columbus, Ohio | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? For short distances, you can usually get away with no transistion but... After running on soft surfaces for a long time your joints won't be conditioned to handle the extra pounding that the pavement will bring. |
| 2004-03-27 7:16 PM in reply to: #14774 |
Regular 55 Lakewood, Co | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? I did a 1/2 marathon last year all on a hard surface, did all my training on trails except for a few rainy days and it did not bother me a bit. This is nothing scientific, just my 2 cents. |
| 2004-03-27 7:17 PM in reply to: #14774 |
| Regular 84 Colorado | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? I'm having similar troubles--- training solely on the treadmill and building up time and mileage nicely, but one 3 mile run on a flat trail has left me hobbling today with very sore shins. I went right out and bought a pair of Brooks to replace my Asics... but the question, do I have to do outside running to prepare properly for a 5-10k tri run? I hope the Brooks do the trick.... |
| 2004-03-27 7:21 PM in reply to: #14774 |
Extreme Veteran 465 Epworth. Iowa | Subject: RE: Run Training Tips? The Brooks helped me a lot Kim - I'm thinking to begin doing just a bit of hard surface stuff - watching my stride (avoiding heel strike) and takin' it slow. |
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