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Intro and 2 running questions...

GiaspoGiaspo member
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Hi!  I am new to this board but have been on TK for about a year.  I recently got married in September and am trying to fill the void of wedding planning.  Prior to the wedding I ran a lot (marathons with TNT) but got sidelined with a nagging hip/lower back injury.  Now, I would love to start running again and have 2 questions...

Do you cross-train?  If so, what is your cardio of choice?  I've been trying to do more elliptical and would love to swim or spin.  How many days of running do you replace?

Has anyone had a hip injury?  Any advice on how to feel better? 

OK so that's more than two!  Thanks to all - I really appreciate your help. 
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Re: Intro and 2 running questions...

  • heyjude23heyjude23 member
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    Hi! Welcome! Or welcome back, I guess.

    I cross train by doing the elliptical and weight-lifting on my days off from running.  My workout cycle typically goes:
    Day 1: Lift (arms/upper body), elliptical, abs
    Day 2: Run
    Day 3: Lift (legs/lower body), elliptical, abs
    Day 4: Run
    I also throw in rest days (I typically try and work out 6 days a week).  But basically I run every other workout.

    As for your hip injury, I've never dealt with that before unless you count the hip surgery I had as a baby, but that has never affected my running.  The best advice I can give is to listen to your body.  If your hip is hurting you, stop.  But I say that would go for any injury.  Hopefully someone else can chime in that has specifically dealt with that.

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  • anna.oskaranna.oskar member
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    Monday:  Run for time (fast as possible for 30 minutes, no stopping)
    Tuesday: Run for distance (very slow pace, 3k, no strain), 30DS
    Wednesday: Run for time (fast as possible for 30 minutes, no stopping)
    Thursday: Run for distance (very slow pace, 3k, no strain), 30DS
    Friday: Run for time (fast as possible for 40 minutes, no stopping)
    Saturday: Day of Rest and Laziness.
    Sunday: 30DS

    I've had a knee injury that responds well to a hot shower and then icing post workout.  The big thing is knowing when to stop before i hurt myself.
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  • lbarr088lbarr088
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    The half training schedule I was/will follow consists of a T W Th run (varied between 3-5 miles) then Saturdays are for the long runs.  Sunday would be an "off" day and I used Mondays and Fridays to cross train.  I usually do bike, elliptical, and mix in some strength training on those days.  
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  • GiaspoGiaspo member
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    Thanks everyone!  I am feeling very motivated and going to take it slow.  Running is such an "alone" sport and I appreciate all of your advice. 

    medicapril - thank you!  We were sandwiched in between 3 hurricanes and the fact that the sun was out was a miracle!
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  • medicaprilmedicapril
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    First of all, congratulations on your wedding!  Your sig pic is lovely :)

    Secondly- yes I have had an injury... I fractured my femur about a year and a half ago.  I was non weight bearing for 3 months, and after 6-8 weeks of crutches I was allowed to swim but not kick. 

    When I started running again this summer, I started slow.  I only ran 3 days a week, (one mid-distance, one hills or speedwork, and one long run).  I added in one spin class, one yoga class, and one resistance/weightlifting class each week.  I ran my first post-injury half marathon last month, and I feel like 3 running days a week was sufficient for my goal.

    I am now marathon training so I have an extra run day, so I'm up to 4 runs a week.  I still do spin, yoga, and weightlifting each week as well to keep a well rounded exercise plan. 

    Good luck :)

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