running is killing my knees

[ElFenix]

running on concrete = bad idea

there is a regular running track at the local highschool, i should be able to run on that, but i think i should heal up a bit first. am i gonna hurt myself biking around?

 

[conjur]

What kind of shoes are you using? What about aftermarket padded insoles? Those helped me to eliminate shin splints.

 

[Beau]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
running on concrete = bad idea

there is a regular running track at the local highschool, i should be able to run on that, but i think i should heal up a bit first. am i gonna hurt myself biking around?

It'll slow your healing, but it's low impact so it should be ok.

 

[Francodman]

Do some low-impact stuff...try swimming..great workout.

 

[Kelvrick]

Swimming is great. Why are you running on concrete though? If you're running on the sidewalk, just scoot over a few feet and run down on the bikepath or the grass. Grass is a lot softer on your body, but if you step into a hole and twist your ankle...

Just run in the street (not the middle, mind you).

 

[blackdogdeek]

biking should be ok.

definitely switch to the track when you heal. or get road shoes preferably with gel or air in the insoles.

 

[StageLeft]

You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Francodman
Do some low-impact stuff...try swimming..great workout.

no pool

i've got some new balance, they seem to fit right. only two months old

mom says that concrete makes her walking shoes wear out in 3 months, whereas regular jogging track surface makes them last a year :Q

 

[Mursilis]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
running on concrete = bad idea

there is a regular running track at the local highschool, i should be able to run on that, but i think i should heal up a bit first. am i gonna hurt myself biking around?

Biking should be OK, unless you're a big gear, low cadence pedal masher. Try to stick to low gears and high RPMs.

 

[blackdogdeek]

also, you should try to alternate running shoes. i bought 2 of the exact pair i run with and use them on alternate days so the cushioning can fully "recover".

 

[Compudork]

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[Kelvrick]

Are you sure those are the right kind of shoes for you? Go to a local running shop that employs real runners (not sportmart or any of that crap). They'll watch you run, recommend you a good pair of shoes. IF you can't afford their prices though, then go get the same pair of shoes somewhere else.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick
Are you sure those are the right kind of shoes for you? Go to a local running shop that employs real runners (not sportmart or any of that crap). They'll watch you run, recommend you a good pair of shoes. IF you can't afford their prices though, then go get the same pair of shoes somewhere else.

i wonder where there is a real running store around here... up in austin i would have headed straight for runtex... here i don't know...

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

Sure you can, drink lots of water, make sure you can shower afterwards, and try to avoid running between sunrise and sunset.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Savij

Originally posted by: Skoorb
You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

Sure you can, drink lots of water, make sure you can shower afterwards, and try to avoid running between sunrise and sunset.

ew who wouldn't shower afterward?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Savij

Originally posted by: Skoorb
You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

Sure you can, drink lots of water, make sure you can shower afterwards, and try to avoid running between sunrise and sunset.

Sunrise kicks in VERY early and it doesn't cool off at all until well after midnight. I defy you to run in the heat on an average day in August and keep it up long term. They don't even have marathons here in the summer season at all.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Savij

Originally posted by: Skoorb
You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

Sure you can, drink lots of water, make sure you can shower afterwards, and try to avoid running between sunrise and sunset.

Sunrise kicks in VERY early and it doesn't cool off at all until well after midnight. I defy you to run in the heat on an average day in August and keep it up long term. They don't even have marathons here in the summer season at all.

I grew up in Alabama and ran track for 3 years. It was hellish that one week where I had to run two miles *before* practice cause I missed a meet.


edit: that was 2 - ~4:30 everyday

 

[PanzerIV]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

Skoorb I'm over here in MS and last summer I began walking/running five miles several evenings a week. It's not so bad when you do it later if your schedule allows it. True you will be drenched in sweat but a shower never hurts anything.

 

[burnedout]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Savij

Originally posted by: Skoorb
You will want a good, new pair of running shoes, but some people just can't run well on concrete. I think I'm going to buy a treadmill this year, since running in alabama in the summer is impossible for all intents and purposes.

Sure you can, drink lots of water, make sure you can shower afterwards, and try to avoid running between sunrise and sunset.

Sunrise kicks in VERY early and it doesn't cool off at all until well after midnight. I defy you to run in the heat on an average day in August and keep it up long term. They don't even have marathons here in the summer season at all.

If starting around 7 am and finishing before 9 am, then most people can do it. We typically ran 3-5 miles 4x weekly at Fort Hood, 12 months out of the year. Have also ran at Forts Benning, Bragg and Campbell during the summer months. In August 1982, before deployment to the Sinai desert, we were running 2x daily at Fort Campbell. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon - in the 90-something degree heat.

 

[StageLeft]

Walking is very doable, and running is ok in the evening (OK meaning you don't die), but on the hot summer days there is just no fun to be had with running. I found last year that if it wasn't late at night, it did indeed have to be before sunrise to be possible.

Still, I'm not used to the heat and probably never will be. While some people here are commenting on how cool a day it is for the summer I'm dripping.