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Old Fri, Nov-06-09, 13:52
jcass jcass is offline
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Plan: Carnivorous / WAPF
Stats: 168/152/145 Male 66 inches
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Progress: 70%
Location: California
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running is definitely a "listen-to-your-body" type of thing. If it doesn't hurt it probably isn't hurting you. If it does hurt then the hurt that you do can become permanant if you force it. Running injuries are so common. Even near 200 lb. you can run short distances, although that might not be much of a cardio experience. It's still great for getting your legs toned though. It will build some strength if you do sprints; no significant strength for long distance jogging.

If you try it then do this: during the first time you jog pay close attention to how your legs, knees, hips, feet, and whatever have NO pain whatsoever. Remember that feeling. Because when you have been jogging for a while and pain starts to come, you can compare it to how it was on your first mile. A person need never have pain while running. Pain is a sign of overuse, and you need to take it seriously.

Also know that you can stay in decent (if not particularly impressive) conditioning running twice a week for 15 minutes. I say that because some people who are well aware that they are at risk of injury - they are in pain - are afraid to cut back because they have gotten into their heads this idea that running has to be 6 days a week at an hour a session. That has some merit for competition, but not for health.
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