About three and a half weeks ago, I was running two to three miles a day. Between now and then, i've been sick, i've moved, etc, and i'm getting ready to start in again. If i started running again at two or three miles, is that too much? Will i get an injury?
2006-10-17 16:39:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The answer is... it depends.
- are you still in okay shape? or did that illness really knock you down?
- how hard are you running? 10 min miles, or 5 min miles? Intervals? Uphill? Downhill?
I'd suggest aiming for a "slow for you" pace on the first day or two. Expect some tighness when you get done. I sometimes take the 800 mg Motrin BEFORE the run, and some potassium as well (for cramps).
Muscle memory will kick in after a few trips... maybe even during the first run.
2006-10-17 16:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would kind of feel it out. I think I would try running 1-1/2 to 2 miles for a week (slowly at first) then gradually build up to 3 miles depending on how I felt.
2006-10-17 16:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by G.V. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while you're working 2 a million/2 miles on a ordinary a foundation, you will no longer have a concern working 3 in the process a tryout. No the treadmill isn't as effectual till you will run your tryout on a treadmill. sturdy luck!
2016-10-02 10:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its safe i do it all the time i will be gone for awhile training in the field and then have to rusume PT i run about 6 miles the only thing that will suck is your muscles ache and you gotta get your lungs to open up again. if your shins hurt then you might want to take it easy.
2006-10-17 16:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would build up to it.
Run a mile, then 5 laps, then six laps, then seven laps.
If it is too much, then hold at a level (six laps) until you feel strong enough to move up
2006-10-17 16:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always good to take a break now and then, this gives the body time to rest.
2006-10-17 16:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by Grandpa Shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did that and my feet complained to me for a couple of days afterwards. Build back up to it over a couple days, your feet will thank you.
2006-10-17 16:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by Ron D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. if you are use to it is ok
2006-10-17 16:48:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-17 17:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋