Running results in pain

[Moscow Mule]

If you look further I think you'll find loads of recent papers that suggest running does not damage joints. That was what I discovered last time I looked anyway.

I think the evidence says it depends on you weight and relative strength of your joints as to what damage you do by lots of running.

[TimberWolf]

By next week the medical position will be that running is bad for the joints.

The week after, it'll be good for the joints.

Ho hum.

That's true.

[Spacecadet]

By next week the medical position will be that running is bad for the joints.

The week after, it'll be good for the joints.

Ho hum.

Week after is running causes cancer

[Jet Setter]

Age shouldn't be a factor, running is still a great activity no matter how old you get. Bloke who won the 55+ category in a half marathon I did a few weeks back did it in about 1:24 which is quick. Most of the best runners going around in the races are 40+

Best advice has already been covered here, good shoes - if you're in London go to the Asics shop and they'll do a laser profile of your foot to make sure you get the best shoe. Free if you buy a pair from them, 20 squid if you don't. Make sure you have a good stretch before and after. Last but not least, keep on doing it. I always find I'm terrible on my first run after a break but get better at recovering the more often I do it.

I am in my 20s (barely) though so I might be full of tulip and I might be no good in a couple of years.

[malvolio]

Running doesn't damage the joints: running badly does. If you don't get your knees up so you can properly extend the lower leg and roll your foot through the step, you simply crash down on your heel. That's not how your feet and knees evolved to work.

And as has been said several times, good shoes are a must.

[Prickles]

only 35

You're old

WHS, grandad.

[PM-Junkie]

Just started back on the fitness after a 4 month break. Its amazing how difficult it is to get back to how fit you previously were.

Anyway, after a short running session this week, the following day the bases of both my feet were aching so much that i could barely walk. The same goes for the hips feeling extremely tight.ver

Anyone out there know what is wrong?

Sounds like tight quads/hamstrings/calfs......very easily remedied. Find a decent sports therapist (most decent gyms will have one) and get yourself a massage - you'll be amazed the impact it will have.

I run regularly and am susceptible to back problems. I have a massage once or twice a month and haven't had a problem since.

[shaunbhoy]

I have a massage once or twice a month and haven't had a problem since.

Fnarr fnarr!!

Seriously, if you need regular massages you are too old. Try walking or swimming instead. Maybe even Pilates.

HTH

[sasguru]

Maybe even Pilates.

HTH

Pilates?
I can just picture you - a chubby midlle-aged man going to seed, mincing, poncing and prancing around the gym.

Thanks for the laugh.

[EternalOptimist]

I used to be a whizz at the 400m and the 800m
like VERY high standard. Then I slackened off for a year and when I restarted the pain was severe.
A friend recommended alcohol to mask the pain and it worked. Ten pints a day and I have never run ever since