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tonelegs088
2 posts since
Aug 5, 2005

Feb 10, 2007 9:48 AM

Avoiding Injuries

I love running but it seems i keep getting injured. I'm not even running that much. I had a stress fracture months ago and layed off and thought that would be it. THen- a week ago i ran 5 miles, 2 days in a row and then the pain started again. Now i'm really scared I fractured something. Could someone reccomend a running schedule that would help me run without hurting myself? I'm also not sure what is considered a lot of running? Is 20- 25 MPW a lot? I didn't think so but maybe it is? It's fustrating when i can't run because it relaxes me. Thanks so much.
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subarry
62 posts since
Feb 18, 2004
1. Feb 10, 2007 3:37 PM in response to: tonelegs088
I know the feeling of your frustration. Running can really take its toll on your body, especially as we age. My recommendation is to try to do everything by the book when you want to make running your long term hobby... Things like, get the right shoes, crosstrain, weight lift specifically for running, eat right, sleep right...
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Harlick187
33 posts since
Jan 11, 2007
2. Feb 10, 2007 9:34 PM in response to: tonelegs088
I used to log about 1000-1500 miles a year ten years ago when I was in highschool and college. I tried to get back into it 2 years ago like you did by running 3-7 miles a day but I kept getting injured and than I would have to stop for months at a time, but I would always get reinjured. About three months ago I decided to start running slow and with low mileage 10-12 Miles a week the first month and 10-16 miles a week for the second month and I am happy to say that I am injury free. 20-25 miles is a lot if you are starting from scratch with a long layoff, you have to buildup strength in your body.
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