Happy Monday runners and turkey trotters!

You know the drill. How was the weekend, what’s on for the week, tell us all about it!

  • haircuthandhold@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Any resources or general advice for beginners with joint/back issues? I have a bad knee and a back injury that flairs up when I push too hard so I am going slow. I have worked my way up to walking for an hour on the treadmill at 3 speed and 3 incline (big deal for me!), and I have a bunch of exercises recommended by PT that I need to get more consistent about. My kids did a Turkey Trot 1/2 mile fun run yesterday and my 7 year old has fallen in love with running. My goal is to do a 5k with him next year -Google said 5k is ok for 8 year olds, so I figure that is an ok goal and he is a very athletic kid. Crushed the fun run with no prior training and the only kids ahead of him I overheard parents talking about them being on track and coming from a running family etc. I want to support him, and up my strength/endurance. My plan is to keep walking and increase the speed as I can, and when that gets too easy I’ll I try to jog. Not sure if that’s the right approach, so any tips are appreciated.

    • fire_foot@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Definitely recommend seeing a PT for an updated “pre-hab” routine and make sure you get back to it in a sound fashion, and also I echo the C25k program. Unfortunately nobody here can give you too much more guidance for specific issues but a solid PT and even strength training routine is a good default. Fun that your kid is into running! Good luck to both of you :)

    • babiesandbooks@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I would check out the Couch to 5k program! There’s a whole subreddit for it that is a very friendly place (r/c25k). Definitely do your exercises from PT, and core strengthening might help with the back issue. I also have a child who loves to run and it’s very fun to see!