nervous as heck

[mountaingal]

Re: nervous as heck

that don't sound exactly like wa mi supposed to get. in my training plan i'm not supposed to work out at more that 75% intensity, and i'm supposed to get something that can track that.

i'm going to a running store tonight to get some new shoes, i guess i'll ask them about that.

[CeaBee]

Re: nervous as heck

ok. just the hrm by itself may be all u need at this point then.

[mountaingal]

Re: nervous as heck

which one u have?

[CeaBee]

Re: nervous as heck

i have the polar ft4

[Gen]

Re: nervous as heck

article in the times today about why runners get injured.

[Wendy]

Re: nervous as heck

Lawd unu post if very timely ...

Mek mi howks unu wan questian now. Mi get proper running shoes and everting and mi was a gwaan fine wid mi lickle jog pan di treadmill (while eating banana chips )

Now mi did a read seh mi have to put mi workout in higher gear if mi fine seh mi a plateau (well maybe a di chips a di prablem )

Anway, mi treadmill is a cross trainer soh mi decide seh mi ago use di cross trainer function ..it automatically controls alternate speed, intensity and incline . Mi started dat Monday and did dat again Tuesday. Mi neva fear off too bad odda dan mi heart nearly drap outta grung

Memba mi a use di same shoes.. why now dat mi pick up speed an intensity mi knee dem a bawl affa mi soh? Mi coulda barely walk up di stairs yessiday cause mi knee dem did a buckle ana <span style="font-style: italic">crick-crick</span> up di stairs.

What mi doing wrang, please??

[ILP]

Re: nervous as heck

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">article in the times today about why runners get injured. </div></div>

So where is the article link....

[CeaBee]

Re: nervous as heck

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WeNdY_PeNdY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lawd unu post if very timely ...

Mek mi howks unu wan questian now. Mi get proper running shoes and everting and mi was a gwaan fine wid mi lickle jog pan di treadmill (while eating banana chips )

Now mi did a read seh mi have to put mi workout in higher gear if mi fine seh mi a plateau (well maybe a di chips a di prablem )

Anway, mi treadmill is a cross trainer soh mi decide seh mi ago use di cross trainer function ..it automatically controls alternate speed, intensity and incline . Mi started dat Monday and did dat again Tuesday. Mi neva fear off too bad odda dan mi heart nearly drap outta grung

Memba mi a use di same shoes.. why now dat mi pick up speed an intensity mi knee dem a bawl affa mi soh? Mi coulda barely walk up di stairs yessiday cause mi knee dem did a buckle ana <span style="font-style: italic">crick-crick</span> up di stairs.

What mi doing wrang, please??

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I'm definitely no expert..but since everybody else a ignore u

I think u push yourself too hard and strain the knee. U do a new hard routine Monday...and then u went back and did it Tuesday.

Tek some time off , ice the knee and when it stop pain u..start off slowly ..walking, not the iron woman routine.

if u want to ramp things up, do it gradually. What gradually means for you, I don't really know ...maybe after a while do an easier version of your hill routine..or maybe do it for a shorter duration, once per week and after a while (maybe a few weeks?), maybe do it twice a week..and so on.

I read a nice article yesterday , i gwine post it

[CeaBee]

Re: nervous as heck

Running Tips for Newbies
By Jenny Hadfield •

Women's

Running-Tips-for-Newbies

10 Running Rules for Newbies

Start out easy. Running is an extremely challenging activity, so don't make it any harder than necessary when you're starting out. For the first few months, stick to flat paths or run on a treadmill keeping the incline low.

Warm up and cool down. If you ease your body into each run, you will be better prepared to sustain the effort necessary to keep you going. Start and finish every run with three to five minutes of walking.

Go shopping. Running requires very little equipment. All you really need is a good pair of running shoes and a supportive sports bra. For footwear, visit a local running specialty store and get properly fitted.

Walk, run-walk, then run. If you're brand new to regular exercise, start by walking (not running). For the first three weeks, walk 30 minutes several times a week. Gradually mix in a little running (15 to 60 seconds) for every two to four minutes of walking. Little by little, you'll run more and walk less. Before you know it, you'll be running and loving it.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Follow the three-week rule. The number one reason most people quit a new running regimen is they do too much too soon. Stick with the same routine for at least three weeks before you progress. This will allow your body time to adapt.
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Take the talk test. Remember, you want to start out easy. If you're alone, recite the Pledge of Allegiance a few times. If you're struggling to get the words out, you're running too hard.

Mix in activities you love. Increase your fitness level while decreasing repetitive muscle fatigue by cross training. Try yoga, Pilates, biking, skating or anything you love that gets you moving.

Set a personal goal. A dangling carrot keeps the motivation flowing. Register for a local 5k or aim to run a certain number of miles or minutes each month.

Track your progress. Keeping a log is a great way to see where you've been and remind yourself of where you're going. Whether online or on paper, document each run. Include your time, pace and how you felt to see what's working for you.

Have fun! Research has shown that exercising with friends helps you stick with a program. Many running stores and gyms offer running groups or beginners' programs. You'll meet new pals and have a super-fun time on the roads.




technically, you could run naked and barefoot—however, investing in a few key items will make your runs more enjoyable (and less scandalous).

Running Shoes: You don't have to buy an expensive pair, but you will need shoes that fit you properly. Purchase these in person (not online), preferably at a running store.

Sports Bra: This is a must-have for all female runners. Make sure to buy a high-impact bra that fits your cup size.

Watch: A simple stopwatch will enable you to time your runs and keep track of intervals.

Wicking Apparel: Cotton is okay, but shirts, shorts, pants, socks and hats made from technical fabrics will be more comfortable. Look for lightweight materials and flat seaming.

Body Language
Here's a simple field guide to runner &quot;speak&quot; . . .

Bonk: To suddenly lose energy during a race, often due to going out too fast in the beginning. Also known as &quot;hitting the wall.&quot;

Chip: A timing device built into your race bib number or attached to your shoe that clocks exactly when you cross the start and finish lines. Sometimes referred to as a D-tag.

Chub rub: Painful chafing caused by upper thighs rubbing together.

Fartlek: A silly-sounding Swedish word meaning &quot;speed play.&quot; This is a kind of running workout that incorporates irregular bursts at various speeds.

Lactate threshold: The intensity at which lactic acid begins to accumulate in the body, causing fatigue. This threshold can be raised with regular training.

Negative split: A phrase used to describe when a runner completes the second half of a run or race faster than the first half.

Overuse injury: An injury that occurs from running too hard, too frequently or not allowing enough recovery time.

PR: Your &quot;personal record&quot; or best time for a distance. Also known as &quot;PB&quot; (personal best).

Rest day: A day free from running or any structured workout.

Speedwork: A hard workout, often performed at a track, which includes fast-paced intervals or sprints.

Tempo run: A moderately difficult workout in which a runner sustains a comfortably hard effort (e.g. half marathon race pace) for an extended period of time.

http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Running-Tips-for-Newbies.htm

[CeaBee]

Re: nervous as heck

cool running page on FB

under where dem post that newbie article they have some helpful comments by the readers.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/CoolRunning/89260269536

[Gen]

Re: nervous as heck

mi leave it right over there at the times

mi only allowed to read a certain # of articles each month and mi save them for the education ones

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HIELPEE</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">article in the times today about why runners get injured. </div></div>

So where is the article link.... </div></div>

[Gen]

Re: nervous as heck

wendy if yuh nuh pace yuhself yuh gwine blow out yuh knee permanently

[Wendy]

Re: nervous as heck

Tanks CB... is true.. mi mus stap gwaan like mi a iron woman

Yesterday being Wednesday believe you me.. I had to listen to mi knee. I walked the slowest I ever did this time..they were hurting like crazy. I am not doing jack today because coming down the stairs this morning my knees were not co-operating. When yuh have to come down the stairs side ways fi ease the pressure yuh mus know

Going to get some knee braces over the weekend for added support. Hope that will help somewhat.

ETA: I am killing myself trying desperately to get off these BP medicine. I see the Doc Feb 20th and I wanted good news

[Gen]

Re: nervous as heck

but mi nuh see where yuh have whole heap weight pan yuh suh ?

how much salt and suh yuh eat ?

[Wendy]

Re: nervous as heck

I don't even think it is salt Gen. I had some major changes in my life a couple years ago that brought on a lot of stress and from that point my BP spiked.

It has come down a bit but not where the doc wants it to be. I don't feel stressed anymore these days.. so I don't know why it so stubborn. So stubborn that I am in my Doc office every 3 months. She a monitor mi like hawk!

Well it runs in my family so that maybe a contributing factor.