Trying to run again...

I stopped running maybe a year ago, when my right foot started hurting constantly. After a few months of being unable to walk without pain, I got myself some Hokkas and the pain went away.

Unfortunately I got scared out of running, and got on the trajectory of turning into a fat turd.

So I started running again. Very carefully, a couple of minutes at a time to start, stopping anytime I felt pain. Oddly my left foot is giving me trouble now, and running in Hokkas seems to stress it more than running barefoot.

So I am back to barefoot running, and am now running maybe a couple of kilometers a day, in 5-minute-or-so sessions...

=> 🚀 stack

2024-12-27 · 5 weeks ago · 👍 lanterm, CarloMonte

8 Comments ↓

=> ❄ mp0 · Dec 28 at 06:47:

I also had a pain in a foot when started running. In my case that were some stretching excises (approx. 40 s for each joint) which helped. And yes, you should start slowly and carefully and listen to your body. If barefoot running goes better, then why not? I hope you'll overcome this. Running is great! 🏃

=> 🌲 Bosque · Dec 28 at 14:55:

There are other sports that you might try like kayaking, k1, surfskis, kayak polo, white water kayaking, canoes...

=> 🚀 stack [OP] · Dec 28 at 20:01:

@Bosque: ¡no me gusta meterme al agua!

=> 🌲 Bosque · Dec 28 at 21:05:

We've got you covered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1mLvyvv5YY

=> 🐐 Steve_Dracula · Dec 29 at 00:13:

I find running most rewarding when my arms are filled with someone else’s belongings. Otherwise I just can’t seem to find the motivation.

=> 🚀 stack [OP] · Dec 29 at 00:35:

Hmm. Can I be more offensive? Yes!

I can only run fast when a couple of black dudes are chasing me.

=> 🐐 Steve_Dracula · Dec 29 at 13:00:

Now that I have old person knees, I save sprinting for the police.

=> 🚀 stack [OP] · Jan 05 at 18:16:

Worked up to 20 minutes daily. Dealing with some pain in the other foot, and back pain and stiffness.

I should really do some qi gong or tai chi...