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All you runners out there....I want your knowledge please :)
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Good for you! First, and most important thing, is to get some good running shoes. Ideally, go to a specialist running shop rather than a chain if you can, as they will be able to recommend something suited to your needs rather than a fashion item 🙂
If you haven't run before then start slowly and try not to overdo things. A good way to start is to run a little, then walk a little - many people start off running to the next lamppost then walking to the one after. Soon you will be able to run two lampposts and walk one, and so on until you are running non-stop.
Run with a friend if you can as that can help motivate you. It can be a good idea to walk a route that you think you would like to run so you are familiar with it and can get an idea for distance.
I try and eat/inject 90 mins before, but in any event you should test before setting out and when you get back so you can see how your BG reacts.
There are lots of 10k training schedules around, so have a google and pick one that you think will be suitable. Let us know if you have any questions, and good luck!
If you haven't run before then start slowly and try not to overdo things. A good way to start is to run a little, then walk a little - many people start off running to the next lamppost then walking to the one after. Soon you will be able to run two lampposts and walk one, and so on until you are running non-stop.
Run with a friend if you can as that can help motivate you. It can be a good idea to walk a route that you think you would like to run so you are familiar with it and can get an idea for distance.
I try and eat/inject 90 mins before, but in any event you should test before setting out and when you get back so you can see how your BG reacts.
There are lots of 10k training schedules around, so have a google and pick one that you think will be suitable. Let us know if you have any questions, and good luck!
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Great to hear such enthusiasm!
I have been toying with the idea of getting back out there and I think I am nearly there, I will be jogging short distances to start with and taking plenty of fluids and food and testing kit, although I get the feeling of late it's more my knees that will need some support! Might need the gaffer tape.
But I would say test and run short distances, don't expect too much, it's great you're getting on the road (or footpath) I love the whole race thing 10k's are great fun when you get into them can be a day out somewhere new stretch your legs for an hour or less or more and get a pint in on the way home!!
Keep us posted with your progress
Rossi
I have been toying with the idea of getting back out there and I think I am nearly there, I will be jogging short distances to start with and taking plenty of fluids and food and testing kit, although I get the feeling of late it's more my knees that will need some support! Might need the gaffer tape.
But I would say test and run short distances, don't expect too much, it's great you're getting on the road (or footpath) I love the whole race thing 10k's are great fun when you get into them can be a day out somewhere new stretch your legs for an hour or less or more and get a pint in on the way home!!
Keep us posted with your progress
Rossi
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Look at http://www.runsweet.com/ if you haven't already - lots of background information, advice etc for all sports, not just running, with type 1 diabetes.
For a training plan to 10km, try: http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/health-and-training/training/index.html (links to 2 plans, 1 for beginners, 1 for intermediates). Also look at "top tips for everyone" on the same page, below the links.
Gaffer tape is OK for patching blisters (preferably before the skin breaks), but kinesio tape or zinc oxide or tubular bandage or neoprene or elastic bandage supports are generally better for supporting knees. Sports physios are generally good at advising you how to tape / bandage yourself - and most clubs have someone who can help.
For a training plan to 10km, try: http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/health-and-training/training/index.html (links to 2 plans, 1 for beginners, 1 for intermediates). Also look at "top tips for everyone" on the same page, below the links.
Gaffer tape is OK for patching blisters (preferably before the skin breaks), but kinesio tape or zinc oxide or tubular bandage or neoprene or elastic bandage supports are generally better for supporting knees. Sports physios are generally good at advising you how to tape / bandage yourself - and most clubs have someone who can help.
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Goog luck with your training Grainger!
Are you running a bit already or are you starting completely from scratch?
Are you running a bit already or are you starting completely from scratch?
Hey all 🙂 thanks for such support already!
I used to run the occasional 5k a few years back but since then just been a gym or bike girl so this will be a real challenge for me... Like the idea of walk run too so may try that tomorrow. I cycled 12k on Tuesday without breaking sweat so I know that if in doubt I'll just nick a bike half way round to finish :-D
Trainers I've now bought... Went on one of those Nike running things where they measured pressure points etc so hopefully these new fancy (bright) blue trainers will do the job...
Going to test drive them so to speak tomorrow so please wish me luck, I'm aiming to run round the park which is just under 2 miles so we'll see how far I actually get!
Hadn't thought about blisters etc so I'll definitely look into that... I love sweaty Betty too - might check out some new running gear to complete the look...
How do you find your levels react to running? I've only really done high intensity aerobic style work outs or yoga since diagnosis, although bike rides I hold pretty steady so will it be similar do you think?
Thanks for all the encouragement - means a lot!
I used to run the occasional 5k a few years back but since then just been a gym or bike girl so this will be a real challenge for me... Like the idea of walk run too so may try that tomorrow. I cycled 12k on Tuesday without breaking sweat so I know that if in doubt I'll just nick a bike half way round to finish :-D
Trainers I've now bought... Went on one of those Nike running things where they measured pressure points etc so hopefully these new fancy (bright) blue trainers will do the job...
Going to test drive them so to speak tomorrow so please wish me luck, I'm aiming to run round the park which is just under 2 miles so we'll see how far I actually get!
Hadn't thought about blisters etc so I'll definitely look into that... I love sweaty Betty too - might check out some new running gear to complete the look...
How do you find your levels react to running? I've only really done high intensity aerobic style work outs or yoga since diagnosis, although bike rides I hold pretty steady so will it be similar do you think?
Thanks for all the encouragement - means a lot!
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I found those 'blister plasters' (the ones that stay on until they drop off) were excellent for any rubs/blisters I got when I was doing longer distances earlier this year. Both as treatment for rubs that existed, and also as a precaution on the race day.
Hope your new trainers work out well, might take a day or two to run them in I guess.
My levels drop during running, so on MDI I needed to reduce the meal/snack bolus before the run by a proportion, then top-up with fast-acting carbs on my way round. Though I only really needed to worry about top-ups once I'd got to 5k or so.
Hope it went well last night!
Hope your new trainers work out well, might take a day or two to run them in I guess.
My levels drop during running, so on MDI I needed to reduce the meal/snack bolus before the run by a proportion, then top-up with fast-acting carbs on my way round. Though I only really needed to worry about top-ups once I'd got to 5k or so.
Hope it went well last night!
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Good luck with your run! Don't overdo it and risk injury though, there's nothing more frustrating that being all fired-up mentally only to be held back by a muscle tear or strain!
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