tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post3641394087917082157..comments2023-11-28T04:29:00.047-05:00Comments on From Fat To Finish Line: Day 24 - 59 days to go... ow.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-27993940922846661342010-03-04T21:54:49.114-05:002010-03-04T21:54:49.114-05:00thanks sara and angie! another friend recommended...thanks sara and angie! another friend recommended ice too... we'll see how it goes. tomorrow I run again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-72541571845334040442010-03-04T16:26:28.061-05:002010-03-04T16:26:28.061-05:00All very good advice. I'd just add that ice c...All very good advice. I'd just add that ice can be your friend. And if you need to ice an awkward location like your backside, cling wrap works wonders for holding it in place hands free.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546175732282317459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-88939041774028432212010-03-04T12:08:16.900-05:002010-03-04T12:08:16.900-05:00I agree with Angela's advice, proper shoes ma...I agree with Angela's advice, proper shoes make ALL the difference. And go to a real running shop, don't make the mistake of "they FEEL comfy in the store" -- 2 minutes in the store is way different than three hours on pavement. For sure stretching after every run. They say you need to hold the stretch for 30 seconds ... (I never have the patience to, but they say that's what it takes to really complete the stretch) <br /><br />A little discomfort is expected --- aches and such. If it becomes actually painful, then you need to reevaluate.The Skårtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651848195752127462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-87095917801143028952010-03-04T08:19:49.292-05:002010-03-04T08:19:49.292-05:00Thanks so much, Ang! I promise to go find some ru...Thanks so much, Ang! I promise to go find some running shoes today :) and I'll get the glucosamine stuff. I am on a journey! Thanks for the reminder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5311378112082969638.post-76668455769178303702010-03-04T07:55:25.069-05:002010-03-04T07:55:25.069-05:00Stretching will help. Do a little warm up first th...Stretching will help. Do a little warm up first then some easy stretches but most importantly stretch when you are finished so your muscles can release some lactic acid and not tighten up. You should also get some glucosamine and chondroitin from the drugstore or health food store. I started taking it and it has helped. But most importantly you should go to a running store and have your stride checked. It's time to get some real running shoes. If you are under or over pronating and running in Payless shoes you could hurt yourself. Proper shoes stopped Sara's plantar fasciitis and Dave's knee and hip and my hip problems. I know they are expensive but it's a small price to pay in exchange for your joints!<br /><br />Now for a reality check. Less than a month ago you would never have dreamed of running 3 miles!!!!! In LESS THAN A MONTH you did it in under an hour! 3.1 miles is more that 1/4 of the half marathon! You've got 2 months of training left. You are doing AWESOME!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270599618050925165noreply@blogger.com