questions about running

[skeurton]

1) i try to run 2 to 3 miles a few times a week. nothing too strenuous, just a nice brisk jog. but usually even before i reach a mile, my shins really start to hurt. so i'll slow down and walk for a minute and try to stretch it out. i have to do this a couple times, but it helps enough for me to go on and finish the run. i also do quite a bit of stretching before even getting started, concentrating on all the muscles in my legs and my back. this pain rarely happens when i play tennis, occurring only when i haven't had a sufficient warm-up. any thoughts on this? is it technique? shoes?

2) in addition to the shins, running longer distances really takes its toll on my lower back. i find this a little bit strange considering the pounding a body takes when playing tennis. i've never felt such pain after practicing or playing matches. so my question is this: are there good alternatives to running? perhaps rollerblading or stationary bike? or maybe just better strength training for the legs and back?

 

[Marius_Hancu]

are you heavy?
are you running on the toes (this is what you should do)?
many are running on the heels, bad heavy contact.

try to run on grass.

also, yes, stationary bike is very good, but you will need, depending on the braking level, to be on the bike up to twice in time, as you don't support your own weight (it's easier).

use elyptical machines or stationary bike.

get yourself a HRM or all this is not quite meaningful. you must measure your effort.

 

[Ronaldo]

Do not wear old shoes when running/jogging

 

[luke15aw]

for your lower back, try relaxing, especially the arms. Try to "stand up straight" as you run. That is, keep your torso straight up and your neck straight, then look at the ground 15 feet in front of you.