I started my physical therapy a few months back after an injury and finally have reached the point where I am able to do some minor running. As, most runner's know, running outside can cause a strenuous effect on the body. It's almost like running against a concrete floor because you feel the next day like your muscles were run over by a car that you never saw coming your way. Most of my training I am doing on a threadmill as this is my only option, for now. So a quick desicion was make to workout at the gym instead of running outdoors.
My first run was actually very smooth with no pain, which is always a plus. The training that I am currently required to do is to run to the beat of a Metronome. My Buddie Kristin S. explaines it much better; My trainer is trying to train me from overstriding (common cause of injuries) and help me to run underneath my center of gravity. When I overstride and land heal first, it's like coming to a hard stop; every stride is very jarring on my body. Well, needless to say after 5 minutes of the tic tic tac I was thinking like the bull; first person dress in red is out of here. Believe it or not, it does help after a while. I could hear the tic tic toc sound more like foot,foot, foot toc; foot, foot, foot, toc. I found myself repeating the metronome beat under my breath alloowing me to be on beat. I have tried a few other suggestions made by some of my DM Run Budies [www.dailymile.com ], and found this is a great website to created Freindships and meet runners that want to run or work out with you. You will find dozens of runner's that are running for the same Events or Organization that you might be running for . The best part is that everyone shares advice and gives tips and suggestions based on experience, trial and error.
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My cousin Yvonne, as well as one of my DM Buddies, explains why this type of training is used.
Yvonne H.: Jeff Galloway says the same thing as Kristin S. said. I find that when my stride is longer, I strike much harder on my heel. When I shorten it, I can run faster and more comfortable.
Jennifer E. suggested in Jog.fm. it will allow for cadence/bpm of music. If you even run with musicBudies see Jene were the Jog.fm app. You can use the Jog.Fm on your IPhone [ http://jog.fm]. There are great songs and lots of play list from previous runners. While searching I found my son's favoite song : Marron 5 Moves like Jagger which is best for a 12 mile run using a 128 BPM. What does BPM mean? Beats Per Minute, which is how the speed or tempo is measured in musical terms in Group Fitness.
Running Apps or Fitness Apps you will find plenty..........5K....10K...for speed.....for recordkeeping and plenty more.
If you have any suggestions that could help me or what to just share an idea please let me know. Well headed to the gym for my 2 mile tic toc run.
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