2006-12-06 22:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by timmarlowe53 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Don't run on concrete!!
2006-12-06 22:39:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear proper running shoes which offer absorption upon impact. This will help eliminate shin splints. Also try to run on softer areas such as grass or tracks. Also learn to roll the feet as you run. Many people have a tendency to hit their heels hard, then flat feet and push off. Learn to land soft from heel to toes and push off with the toes. This will also help develop toned calf muscles and avoid heel injury. Many runners simply run on the front of their foot and avoid heel impact.
Warming up and stretching is vital. Make sure you warm up your muscles prior to running or you risk pulling and tearing them. After you run, cool down and stretch.
Those are the two main issues to be concerned with for running.
2006-12-07 06:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ran for many years until a back injury in 2001 sidelined me. Each person has his/her own technique. Some run slowly, some fast. Each runner holds their arm differently. Find your own style and stick with it; I always found that changing my natural rhythm increased my chance of injury.
My best advice is buy good shoes. And, again, each runners has their own preference. Mine was always Nike Air Max.
Good luck and, no matter what, keep on running.
2006-12-07 06:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ran for over 10 years when I played soccer when I was youger. I am now 28 and have horrible knees and terrible shin splints. My doctor told me to stay in shape, I should switch to swimming. It's actually a better overall excercise, and it works more muscles then running does. Plus, its so much healthier for your joints.
2006-12-07 07:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by kymhayde2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a good padding in ur shoes and do not jog on hard surfaces.
2006-12-07 06:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋