Yes, definitely take it slowly. Your foot muscles, skin on the bottom of your feet, and your calves will need some time to get used to a new way of running (landing on your forefoot really works your muscles differently, yet saves your knees and back). I can't stress how important it is to take it slowly. It will feel so wonderful at first that you'll be very tempted to run far. Yet that will likely result in injury. Work up to it.
(Comments made by poster in earlier post removed by EmpowHER moderator.)
Comment Reply
Yes, definitely take it slowly. Your foot muscles, skin on the bottom of your feet, and your calves will need some time to get used to a new way of running (landing on your forefoot really works your muscles differently, yet saves your knees and back). I can't stress how important it is to take it slowly. It will feel so wonderful at first that you'll be very tempted to run far. Yet that will likely result in injury. Work up to it.
(Comments made by poster in earlier post removed by EmpowHER moderator.)
April 23, 2010 - 11:08amThis Comment
Reply