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To: DennisR
"Shin splints, stress fractures and spine problems are the reward for splitting the difference between running and walking, and then doing it for years on end." "Been jogging for oh, nearly 30 years, and have none of the problems you mention."

Probably has the wrong shoes and is running too much. I weigh 195-200 pounds and cannot run more than every other to every third day. I run between 7-8 miles each time. It is a lot of stress because of my large frame so I allow ample time to heal and make sure that the shoes I am wearing are not worn out (past 250 miles or over 4 months old) and that they are the correct shoes for my foot type. Also, I exercise (between runs) cardiovascularly on machines. I also lift weights and eat somewhat well. I find juices and fruits give me an extra boost of long sustaining energy.

31 posted on 11/17/2004 11:31:19 AM PST by Porterville (IT'S GOOD TO BE REPUBLICAN- ASK ME HOW)
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To: Porterville

Hm - a LOT of similarities. I weigh about 185 and try to jog three times a week (Mon, Thu, Sat). But I only run 25 minutes or so, about a third of that running up and down a pretty steep hill a few blocks from my house. So I would imagine that it is equivalent to running about three miles or so. I exercise (moderate weights, calesthentics) right before I run. I think this helps to stretch out the muscles, warm them up, and thus preclude injury.


53 posted on 11/17/2004 12:04:11 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God is giving you more than enough hints He exists)
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