Common Running Myths to Ignore

7 Running Myths to Ignore

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stilllearning2b stilllearning2b
I need to learn from this. I am often guilty of refusing to walk, even when it would limit the effect of an injury or let me run for a longer period of time. I am going to make an effort to mindfully add walk breaks to my long runs this spring. http://lessonsfromtheendofamarrigae.com
noeXcusefitness noeXcusefitness
Good advice in relation to no doing static stretching before a run. A light run and dynamic stretching is the way to go. In relation to your shoes, I couldn't agree more. Another thing people might want to consider is getting themselves a decent pair of sports sox. Even the most comfortable shoes in the world will feel terrible if you are running in a pair of tired old sox, that have lost their elasticity and are constantly bunching up at the end of your shoe.
Pursy Pursy
I love that the writer of this article referenced Haruki Murakami!
Nelly M Nelly M
Great tips ;)
Bettye Wayne Bettye Wayne
"Walking isn't for wimps" is my favorite one. I'm strong as an ox and agile as a dancer, but relatively weak cardio-wise. I'll run like a half then walk an eighth. I can do about 3 miles like that, which isn't a lot, but it's more than I could do a year ago. Great tip for beginning runners!
Actually, you don't need to replace your shoes that often. I run 3-5 regularly and replace every couple of years. I have a friend that's been running 10 milers & half-marathons in the same shoes for 10 years. Neither of us get injured. If your form is good, your feet are perfectly capable of absorbing the shock. Check out Chris McDougall's book Born to Run - there are people out there who run ultras barefoot. The "replace your shoes all the time" story is a myth.
Nelly M Nelly M
Great tips ;)
cg130 cg130
Woah, I actually believed a lot of these!
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