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Fitz Dragonn
136 posts since
Mar 7, 2006

Nov 12, 2006 7:58 PM

indoor track

i'm a distance runner starting training on a 200m indoor track. its got tight curves and cement flooring. any idias on injery prevenchon? please and thank you.
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Epimetheus
55 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
1. Nov 12, 2006 9:52 PM in response to: Fitz Dragonn
Re: indoor track
Run outside as much as possible. Work on strength. Stretch a lot. Cross-train on a machine, or use a treadmill. Use the track only for the quick stuff, find a way to build your endurance somewhere else. Indoor tracks are pretty rough on your legs.
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Viich
326 posts since
May 27, 2004
2. Nov 13, 2006 6:58 AM in response to: Fitz Dragonn
Re: indoor track
Use outside lanes (if allowed)
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Richard21142
774 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
3. Nov 13, 2006 9:42 AM in response to: Fitz Dragonn
Re: indoor track
Do the bulk of your training outdoors.
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xC jENN 018
16 posts since
Nov 12, 2006
4. Nov 13, 2006 5:54 PM in response to: Fitz Dragonn
Re: indoor track
quote:<HR>Originally posted by Epimetheus:
Run outside as much as possible. Work on strength. Stretch a lot. Cross-train on a machine, or use a treadmill. Use the track only for the quick stuff, find a way to build your endurance somewhere else. Indoor tracks are pretty rough on your legs.<HR>


i could be wrong but i was always told that treadmills were bad for your knees and also caused shin splints. if i were u i would just practice running on the roads or on an out door track like everyone else is saying.
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