Started running

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

There is a correct technique to running, but getting fucked up knees and hips is more a function of age where the cartlidge gets worn out. Also, body weight has alot to do with it. At 210lbs, I'm not going to be running all that often if I can avoid it

How tall are you?

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

There is a correct technique to running, but getting fucked up knees and hips is more a function of age where the cartlidge gets worn out. Also, body weight has alot to do with it. At 210lbs, I'm not going to be running all that often if I can avoid it

210 isn't all that big... I'm 190 (trying to get to 180)

and yes cartlidge wears out, however if you're running properly I have a hard time believing that your knees will go for that reason alone.

I'm sure your weight lifting is harder on your knees and hips than running is anyways

[Mr Lefty]

ugh felt like shit today, haven't run the last two days and I can really tell the difference how I feel.

[Trip]

They sell the gimmick shoe in a major brand now. Don't remember the brand, it was one of the A ones. Adidas/Asics or something. It was like $50 and was like the water shoe version with the band on top.

Went to the shoe store to get fitted for some regular running shoes since mine are toast and not for running anyway.

Going to ortho doc in a couple weeks. As I am starting to run a little more, my left knee is starting to give me trouble. It's the knee I injured riding the DRZ in the snow in January. Something is not quite right with it. Maybe I will ask him about the shoes.

[Mr Lefty]

Fila sells them and Addidas I believe... I saw the Fila ones at the BX yesterday... THOSE look cheep and gimicky... compared to the Vibrams

anyways... taking the weekend off... 19 miles this week. Did 7 miles on Thursday with my vest, damn did that kick my ass... but it's nice to know that I'm back to 100% as far as endurance, dunno about speed though.

I've registered for the Tampa Tough Mudder... so I'm gonna start training for that, running on the beach (hope'n to reach 3 miles on it) next week

[Particle Man]

I only run if I'm chased

I do my 1.5 miles for black belt recert every year but that's about it for running.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

Fila sells them and Addidas I believe... I saw the Fila ones at the BX yesterday... THOSE look cheep and gimicky... compared to the Vibrams

They all look cheap and gimmicky. They all look like those POS watershoes only with toes that I wore when we had a boat.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Trip

They all look cheap and gimmicky. They all look like those POS watershoes only with toes that I wore when we had a boat.

hey they're not for everyone... I like mine... I could give a fuck what others wear... but the Fila ones I saw looked like they needed to be sold at payless shoe source or Kmart... that cheep and gimmicky.

the Vibrams... IMO actually look quality and have thought as to wear they're supportive, and where they bend... not just watershoes with toes... again.. just IMO...

maybe you should try a pair... ease into it though... they seemed awkward for the first couple weeks I had mine.... now, honestly... I prefer the feeling YMMV

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

hey they're not for everyone... I like mine... I could give a fuck what others wear... but the Fila ones I saw looked like they needed to be sold at payless shoe source or Kmart... that cheep and gimmicky.

the Vibrams... IMO actually look quality and have thought as to wear they're supportive, and where they bend... not just watershoes with toes... again.. just IMO...

maybe you should try a pair... ease into it though... they seemed awkward for the first couple weeks I had mine.... now, honestly... I prefer the feeling YMMV

I have seen them, they looked the same as the $50 pair. The $50 pair actually looked more robust in the way they designed their strap.

I already got shoes, went with regulars for tarmac and got a pair of trail running shoes that have mesh to release water around the bottom of the shoe and have a good mud/wet dirt tread. Cost for both was on par for vibrams.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Trip

I have seen them, they looked the same as the $50 pair. The $50 pair actually looked more robust in the way they designed their strap.

I already got shoes, went with regulars for tarmac and got a pair of trail running shoes that have mesh to release water around the bottom of the shoe and have a good mud/wet dirt tread. Cost for both was on par for vibrams.

I'm not talking about the strap... it's the soul that makes the difference... but what ever...

I'm gonna get a set of KSO's for the Warrior run and Tough Mudder though.

what shoes did you get?

FWIW... I did have a little bit of knee issues prior to the stroke when running long distances... haven't had any since, I've only ran with the VFF's so I don't know if it's the shoes or the month down time that solved the issue.