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You're probably familiar with this, but go slow to go fast. Practice your technique at a slow pace and going faster will be easier. Set yourself a goal to start with and work toward that, making sure to measure your progress. I'd recommend starting with training toward a 5K which shouldn't be too hard for you if you're already riding triple that. You will be using different muscles (or the same muscles in different ways) so be wary of injury and things like tendinitis, and as I said, go slow to go fast.
EDIT: Get shoes that fit. Tie the laces tight. If your feet slip in your shoes you will be more likely to injure yourself. Try landing with a flat foot, letting the arch of your foot take the brunt of the impact. It's a natural spring and is built for it. Don't heel strike, you'll fuck your knees. Don't rely on special gel padded sneakers or anything like that to cushion the impact either. Try running barefoot if you can. I found it preferable to running with shoes on but everyone is different.
Thanks! Looking around I've seen the barefoot thing come up quite a lot, but I don't think I'd be comfortable with that, so well fitting trainers without an overabundance of padding?
Stretch before/after, and have proper fitting shoes. You can try a C25K program - but considering you're not starting off the couch it might be too easy for you. If trying that program - try a slow jog during the recovery parts (instead of walking).
I'm planning to pop into town tomorrow to get some properly fitted shoes. I looked at a couple of those programs and thought about starting off from a couple of weeks in, but I think your idea will work better, thanks :P
[–] arrjayjee 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago (edited ago)
You're probably familiar with this, but go slow to go fast. Practice your technique at a slow pace and going faster will be easier. Set yourself a goal to start with and work toward that, making sure to measure your progress. I'd recommend starting with training toward a 5K which shouldn't be too hard for you if you're already riding triple that. You will be using different muscles (or the same muscles in different ways) so be wary of injury and things like tendinitis, and as I said, go slow to go fast.
EDIT: Get shoes that fit. Tie the laces tight. If your feet slip in your shoes you will be more likely to injure yourself. Try landing with a flat foot, letting the arch of your foot take the brunt of the impact. It's a natural spring and is built for it. Don't heel strike, you'll fuck your knees. Don't rely on special gel padded sneakers or anything like that to cushion the impact either. Try running barefoot if you can. I found it preferable to running with shoes on but everyone is different.
[–] satnavtomington [S] ago
Thanks! Looking around I've seen the barefoot thing come up quite a lot, but I don't think I'd be comfortable with that, so well fitting trainers without an overabundance of padding?
[–] arrjayjee ago
Yep, sounds good. The more contact you have with the ground, the less likely you are to roll your ankle or something. There are different ways to tie different trainers for running. This method works for me but try for something that suits you personally.