Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Jogging Problems (HELP)

destinyd23
destinyd23
Posts: 6
Joined: 2005/08/30
United States
2005/10/02, 02:24 PM
Hello All,
I have started to do some running on my tredmill, I started by doing fast walking and am up to jogging at short intervals (4-5mins) and power walking (1-2mins) but I am having a problem with the running part...my ankles really hurt when I start, like I twisted them or something. Am I not jogging right? Is there anything I can do to keep my ankles from hurting? I am still jogging...it hasn't stopped me...once I start jogging for a while it goes away. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanx,
Destiny:)
sivysivy
sivysivy
Posts: 391
Joined: 2005/02/11
United States
2005/10/02, 07:48 PM
You might need orthodics(sp?) for your feet if you have fallen arches. I had to get some from a foot doc because my knees were hurting, and it fixed the problem.
INTRUDER
INTRUDER
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Joined: 2002/06/27
United States
2005/10/03, 12:18 AM
Are you jogging everyday? If so, you may need to just ease up a bit. do some leg strength work during the n-b-tween days.



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flyonthewall
flyonthewall
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Joined: 2005/01/18
Canada
2005/10/03, 09:44 AM
Make sure you have a really good pair of running shoes. Many running shoe stores will analyze your gait(sp?) and determine which shoes are best. Also, try some ankle strengthing exercises like placing front of feett on step and lifting heals up and down or writing the alphabet on the floor with the balls of your feet. If they continue to hurt, get them checked by a Dr or Podiatrist.

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destinyd23
destinyd23
Posts: 6
Joined: 2005/08/30
United States
2005/10/03, 01:53 PM
I have been doing the weight training program, abs program and keeping up with cardio....I was doing only the tredmill (walking/running) in the beginning but heard that your body will get used to it so I started doing aerobics also for cardio. I do warm up (brisk walk to jog) every day for 10-15 mins before every workout. I have also noticed that my lower back strains and pops when squatting, walking etc...could that have something to do with my ankles hurting to? I thank you all for your suggestions and will definately check up on them.
Destiny