How I’d Learn to Run (If I Could Start Over)

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Hello - I'm 82 with neuropathy and poor balance but I have a desire to get back into running. I ran for many years and it served me well, physically and emotionally also, I did some really great decision-making during my runs. I completed 6 full marathons and participated in half marathons, 5 K's, etc. My doctors have asked me why I've never had a heart attack and my reply was "Exercise". A friend who was an ultra-marathoner once told me I had too much bounce. He advised me to tighten my buttocks while running and I did. As I took on that habit I lost all the bounce and actually felt I was gliding along as I ran. It helped me greatly. I also practiced martial arts for 40+ years. Currently, I swim about 15 laps 3X a week, lift weights, and exercise. I really enjoy the gym's jacuzzi, helps with the aches. So..... My thought is never to give up - we old guys are the example to the next generation. I heard a good mantra recently "motion is lotion". Works for me ; ). Rock on ..........

Thanks Taren. Really good stuff like always. Running with a metronome to increase cadence was a really helpful thing for me to consider!

Great advice

I am 57 and a sprint triathlete. Recently I discovered on YouTube a plethora of Pose method running. Many said not to do butt kicks or knee lifts, but something in between where foot comes straight up under your butt. I really like this method, but it really activates the hamstrings at first. The soreness in the hamstrings went away after a week or so.

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Best advises!! My biggest mistake when I started running 12 years ago was that I wasn't satisfied if I wasn't exhausted at the end of the workout. The second mistake was using a training plan that was far too ambitious. But Lessons identified - lessons learned - leads to MoTTIV!!

Thank you for the great information! The biggest running error that I have made is to not rest enough and then get like burned out for running more that I could handle. Now I am following your training plans and I feel a lot better :)

When running up an incline, shorten your stride, but keep the cadence the same. You want to try to maintain the same effort regardless of the incline - or lack thereof. Another way to think about it is: > Don't waste 10% of your effort on 1% of the course!

Hey, I’m not trying to run so I don’t why I clicked on your video last night, but today while on a steep uphill hike I tried some of what you talked about like leaning forward a bit and hitting your foot directly under your body and I feel like it helped to use the momentum. I’m 6’4” and 350 I won’t be running anytime soon but I do appreciate the help on the trails I walk!

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I’m an ultramarathon runner and the biggest mistake I made when I started was poor hydration, poor fueling, and horrible pacing. I would be cramping up, feeling like I was going to pass out during half marathons. After I figured out hydration and fueling I could run the same pace, without cramping, without slowing down, and in 90+ degree heat for 50K.