how to prepare for running?

last SG · 2007-08-17T12:48:45+00:00

anyone can answer my question above?

JoBonez SG

i want to start going for runs to aid my fat loss. just going to aim for normal running for now, then maybe HITT sprints later when i am used to running.

what is required for warmup? stretching, walking? i dont want to endup with shin splints or other problems from running.

also can i run in early morning with an empty stomach, or will this cause muscle to catabolise?

ispyyy SG

I run in evening...

1) I will usually flush myself with water 45 mins before run

2) Then BMT style warm up lor

3)
For starters,
Try to regulate breathing...
Try to cover distance...

4)
I walk some distance to warm down myself...

manyu882 SG

yea empty stomach will cause muscle to catabolise. esp in the morning, your blood sugar is low. thus your body need something to burn when u run. so your fats, and msucle will be the source of energy

OPT SG

is your main goal to run or lose bodyfat?

eagle SG

That's a good question for TS

JoBonez SG

lose bodyfat is my main goal, but humans were made to run also, why not learn to run as well? i dont think it should cause me any harm right?

hobochua SG

true…good way to lose fats…wear jacket good.

OPT SG

I'm yet to see many people starting out who have the proper biomechanics.

You have to be fit to run, you don't run to get fit.

JoBonez SG

so how would we go about getting fit to run? strengthening up first with weight training?

OPT SG

here's just a basic outline - but no where near complete

Ankle mobility

Knee stability

Hip mobility

Lumbar Spine Stability

Thoracic Spine mobility

Scapular stability

Shoulder mobility/stability

uaremyfayth SG

OPT, care to explain how to achieve those you mentioned?
I'm very interested too.

galapogos SG

I think it would be too much to post. Google those terms and I’m sure you’ll find plenty of stuff to read.

OPT SG

you are right G, too much to post besides needs to be taught hands on.

People bodies are more fu#ked up than they know....

eagle SG

Introduction to running:

http://pinkyfit.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=269606

Herzog_Zwei SG

Try chomp down a bloody banana before the run, to metabolize the fats and muscles so early won't do so good for your blood sugar which may cause you to crash and burn before the run is complete.

Herzog_Zwei SG

I would advise beginner runners to learn on the run how to jog-run so as to understand their bio-rythmn and pacing.

AngZangGui SG

Should the mouth be opened when we run?

I was unprepared for NAPFA and my friends who ran 2.4 before me told me that it is better to keep the mouth closed when running so that the mouth don't feel so run before finishing the run. I used to run and used my mouth to breathe but always felt my mouth very dry after 4 rounds around the track.

Xcert SG

NS guys are supposed to sing while running.

wat do U think?

Simon Dean SG

maybe thats just to create unity

galapogos SG

NS guys aren’t the best of runners. In fact, NS people do a lot of stupid crap…doesn’t mean we should all follow it.