A lot of this resonates with me, the good and the bad. I started running when I was 17 or 18, at this point I can't remember. I spent the better part of the next 3 years injured and blaming it on myself, my shoes, and everything else, including what time of day I ran. I eventually realized that maybe I should be thinking about this another way and possibly learn how to run better and not just more. And to not run through injuries! The classic, work smarter not harder line. While I've had my fair share of running related injuries since, including a broken shoulder from a bad fall, most of them have been preventable if I brought myself back to that line.
Thankfully, as I've gotten older I've gathered the resources to help me stay healthy (for the most part). My physical therapist, my chirorpractor (who focuses on a lot of myofascial release and flexibility, also reinforcing my PTs suggestions), courses on form, etc etc but also this newsletter. I learn a lot here and often get reminders that I need. Thanks, Paul.
I started getting more into running in my mid-20s and for the longest time, just got up and ran. Didn't worry about stretching, strength training, nutrition. Just ran. I managed to avoid injuries for a long time, but clearly last year showed I needed to clean things up a bit!
I'm not big into resolutions, but my goal in 2024 is to actually do more when it comes to strength training and flexibility. I did it off and on over the spring and summer, but I don't think it was nearly enough of what I needed.
One thing I'm considering in the new year is boxing lessons. I took some lessons 15 years ago and remember it being a really good overall workout. There's a boxing gym around the corner from me, and I might try that out for a few months to see how it goes. There's a lot of ways to approach training and I'm kinda intrigued by something a little different.
A lot of this resonates with me, the good and the bad. I started running when I was 17 or 18, at this point I can't remember. I spent the better part of the next 3 years injured and blaming it on myself, my shoes, and everything else, including what time of day I ran. I eventually realized that maybe I should be thinking about this another way and possibly learn how to run better and not just more. And to not run through injuries! The classic, work smarter not harder line. While I've had my fair share of running related injuries since, including a broken shoulder from a bad fall, most of them have been preventable if I brought myself back to that line.
Thankfully, as I've gotten older I've gathered the resources to help me stay healthy (for the most part). My physical therapist, my chirorpractor (who focuses on a lot of myofascial release and flexibility, also reinforcing my PTs suggestions), courses on form, etc etc but also this newsletter. I learn a lot here and often get reminders that I need. Thanks, Paul.
Thank you, Tracey.
I started getting more into running in my mid-20s and for the longest time, just got up and ran. Didn't worry about stretching, strength training, nutrition. Just ran. I managed to avoid injuries for a long time, but clearly last year showed I needed to clean things up a bit!
It's only just beginning!
This was good - thanks Paul. Bookmarking this :-)
I'm not big into resolutions, but my goal in 2024 is to actually do more when it comes to strength training and flexibility. I did it off and on over the spring and summer, but I don't think it was nearly enough of what I needed.
One thing I'm considering in the new year is boxing lessons. I took some lessons 15 years ago and remember it being a really good overall workout. There's a boxing gym around the corner from me, and I might try that out for a few months to see how it goes. There's a lot of ways to approach training and I'm kinda intrigued by something a little different.
Thanks, Paul. As someone also revisiting the basics this is really resonating! Good luck to everyone starting out or starting again.