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**JetePlentuara** · 04-05-2006, 07:00 AM

I'd definitely be cautious of doing too much, too soon. When I started running two years ago, I pushed myself a little too hard and ended up getting injured. As a result, I had to take 3 weeks off and could barely walk for the first week. It's better to take it slow and keep it up than overdo it. As Patty said, just listen to your body and slow it down if you start getting recurring pains.

Two biggest things are stretching and proper shoes. Make sure you stretch your thighs, hamstrings, and calves. A back stretch is usually good too...my lower back tends to tighten up, especially on hills.

04-05-2006, 07:00 AM	#4
JetePlentuara Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	I'd definitely be cautious of doing too much, too soon. When I started running two years ago, I pushed myself a little too hard and ended up getting injured. As a result, I had to take 3 weeks off and could barely walk for the first week. It's better to take it slow and keep it up than overdo it. As Patty said, just listen to your body and slow it down if you start getting recurring pains. Two biggest things are stretching and proper shoes. Make sure you stretch your thighs, hamstrings, and calves. A back stretch is usually good too...my lower back tends to tighten up, especially on hills.
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