1gr8bldr
Senior Member
Pondering over running. I can't run as of now due to an injury.... just thinking. Do long distance runners later in life ever have issues due to running to much?
I went from not being able to run 1/4 nonstop to running a half marathon in a little under 2 months. I was running 30-35 miles a week. While that sounds like a lot I was running 10 min/mi so it was nothing extreme I dont think. Since then I developed a weird strain behind my knee. It is crippling and I cant figure out whats going on. Got an MRI too, inconclusive. Less then a year after I have knee/ankle pain from time to time. I think I developed a bad form. Boy, do I miss running. I do want to start running again, but probably take it real easy now.
Do you enjoy the way it effects you as far as giving you energy, etc.... or just enjoy the running itself. Dumb question, however my daughter acts giddy after exercise. It makes her feel better as a whole.I just enjoy running. It’s just a peaceful time for me. I run 2-3 days a week now and do the elliptical 4 days a week since it’s a little easier on your body. I still enjoy running the most though. Since I’ve incorporated calisthenics my times have gotten even better. I have a goal of a 5 something minute mile I’d like to reach. My last try I did a 6 minutes and 11 seconds but that was about 2 months ago. This was my last run.
Do you enjoy the way it effects you as far as giving you energy, etc.... or just enjoy the running itself. Dumb question, however my daughter acts giddy after exercise. It makes her feel better as a whole.