Rules of the Road: Tips For Staying Fit And Keeping Joints Healthy Through Running
September 19, 2013
Running is one of the most common forms of exercise, among elite athletes and regular, fitness conscious people alike. Whether you jog three-to-five times a week to keep active – like myself – or you regularly train for ultra-marathons, there is always that underlying risk of injury. Runner’s knee, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, hamstring issues – all common injuries we don’t like to say out loud, but unfortunately are often associated with running.
However, no need to hang up your running shoes yet. Following are key tips for safe and healthy running:
- Support means everything. This comes from both the shoes you wear and the terrain on which you run. Having the right support in your running shoes is key. Be sure to take note if you are arched or flat footed, then do some research on the best running shoe for you. A lot of specialty running stores, like Fleet Feet Sports here in Raleigh (where I go), can help determine the right shoe for you. You should also consider where you will do the majority of your running. If you run on hard ground such as concrete, you will probably need more cushion than you would should you choose to mostly run in grassy and soft-grounded trail-like areas. The “give” of the terrain plays a major role on how your joints react to the impact of your strides.
- Listen to your body. Even the most experienced runners can still experience sharp pains brought on by joint fluctuation and agitation. This is especially common in knees. Although hips have a smooth ‘ball and socket’ joint and ankles are designed to accommodate impact and rotation, knees tend to fall short in the functionality department. Cartilage and tissues can rapidly wear down from over-exertion and lack of support and stability. Make sure you rest between runs and stretch liberally during your warm-up and cool-down.
- Cross-train. From preventing and rehabilitating injuries, to improving overall fitness, cross-training is key. Supplement your running with strength training, swimming, biking, yoga – whatever tickles your fancy.
- Jump on the yoga bandwagon. Yoga helps strengthen your core and makes you more flexible – two elements that can keep you running injury-free.
Keep these tips in mind the next time you lace up and hit the streets or trails. Happy running!
Most often since i look for a blog Document realize that the vast majority of blog pages happen to be amateurish. Not so,We can honestly claim for which you writen is definitely great and then your webpage rock solid.
I was referred to this web site by my cousin. I’m not sure who has written this post, but you’ve really identified my problem. You’re wonderful! Thanks!
We need to build frameworks and funding mechanisms.
Awesome write-up. I am a normal visitor of your website and appreciate you taking the time to maintain the excellent site. I’ll be a regular visitor for a long time.
Some genuinely excellent info , Gladiola I observed this.
Hiya, I am really glad I’ve found this information. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossip and internet stuff and this is actually irritating. A good blog with exciting content, this is what I need. Thank you for making this web site, and I will be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?
Hi there. I discovered your website by way of Google whilst looking for a comparable topic, your site came up. It seems to be great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to come back then.
May I just say what a comfort to discover somebody that truly knows what they are talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people need to check this out and understand this side of the story. It’s surprising you are not more popular since you certainly have the gift.
Hello there. I found your web site by means of Google at the same time as searching for a comparable topic, your site came up. It appears good. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then.
There’s certainly a great deal to find out about this topic. I like all the points you’ve made.
Hey there. I discovered your site by means of Google while looking for a similar topic, your web site got here up. It seems to be great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then.
Hey there. I found your website by way of Google while searching for a related subject, your site got here up. It appears to be great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then.
Hiya, I am really glad I’ve found this information. Today bloggers publish just about gossip and web stuff and this is really frustrating. A good blog with interesting content, this is what I need. Thanks for making this site, and I’ll be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?
Hello there. I found your blog by the use of Google whilst searching for a similar topic, your website got here up. It seems good. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then.
Hiya, I’m really glad I’ve found this info. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossip and net stuff and this is actually frustrating. A good website with exciting content, that’s what I need. Thank you for making this web-site, and I’ll be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?
Hey there. I found your web site by way of Google while looking for a similar subject, your web site got here up. It seems good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks to visit then.
Hiya, I’m really glad I’ve found this information. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossip and web stuff and this is really frustrating. A good site with interesting content, this is what I need. Thanks for making this site, and I’ll be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?
Hiya, I’m really glad I’ve found this information. Today bloggers publish just about gossip and net stuff and this is actually frustrating. A good blog with interesting content, this is what I need. Thanks for making this web-site, and I’ll be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?
I observe there can be a lot of spam on this weblog. Do you want help cleaning them up? I may well assist in between courses!