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From:	ADifferentMike (207.236.87.122)
Subject:	Re: Dr. Graham, or anyone experienced: Help With Running/Endurance Training?
Date:	April 11, 2012 at 6:18 am PST

In Reply to: Re: Dr. Graham, or anyone experienced: Help With Running/Endurance Training? posted by Just Me on April 10, 2012 at 12:04 pm:

I was in your exact shoes not long ago and nearly gave
up running for good. Now I train nearly twice as long
and have shaved off over five minutes from my best 5K
time in 8 weeks of regular training. What I've
learnt:

1. Let your injuries heal thoroughly before continuing. Do something else is the meantime.
2. Adjust your running form to mitigate stress on
joints. The 'Chi' style of running is working for me.
3. Proper Pre/Post stretching is essential. For me, I
needed extra focus on my IT bands.
4. Get fitted for the proper shoes for you gait.
5. Run on softer surfaces. Concrete side walks are
the worst. Seek out wood chip, packed dirt, and grass
paths.

Best of luck.

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