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Sore legs, need advice

<em>noob_runner</em>'s picture
Posted by noob_runner on 4/28/2007

Hello,

OK, I have been training off and on for a 5k (that's in a week from today) mostly running 1.25 miles each time. (My neighborhood loop is that long and it's easy)

I am about 60 lbs overweight, and the 1.25 miles have never done much damage to me except wind me.

But, the last two times I have gone, my legs (knee and below) have gotten very sore and weak. I have not done anything different than all my other runs.

What is the problem? What do I need to change/take?

Thanks!

4 comments

littlemamalopez says:

<em>littlemamalopez</em>'s picture

It could be any number of things. But I would start with the shoes. I would go to a running specific store where they will find shoes made especially for you, and I think you will see improvement in your knees. My disclaimer though, is that I am no doctor, just a running fanatic. Feel better!

simon says:

<em>simon</em>'s picture

Goood call! My first thought would be shoes, too. You may have worn yours out. Even if they look OK the cushioning has probably gone.

For first-aid, soak yiur legs in ice. Or water as cold as you can stand it.

lgrem says:

<em>lgrem</em>'s picture

Your problems could come from a number of areas. My first advice to you is to make sure that you are running in quality shoes. Good shoes can make the difference between a good run and a painful run. I suggest you go to a specialty running store for some professional advice. Shoes bought at sporting goods store are still quality shoes, but if you require a stability shoe and are running in a neutral shoe (for example), you may not be helping the problem. Go to your local running store and find out the type of shoe required for you particular run style. It may cost a few dollars more, but if you find a good shoe that fits you well, it is worth the cost. I ran in four different kinds of shoes before I found a pair that I am really comfortable in.

Also, keep track of the miles on your shoes. After 300 - 350 miles, they begin to break down and this can also cause problems.

Good Luck.

Lance says:

wah,, they already talking about shoes,, what am i suppose to say... LOL ^_^
uhmmm.. let me see aside from shoes,, could it be, you just got yourself over-training? co'z sometimes or often "mostly" when we enjoy our training, tirediness get off our head, not unless our body say so... stressing your body, resulting to Injuries are much more occur..

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