Get back into Running.
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I would start with something low impact, biking, stair climbers, etc, to get your stamina up. Then move to short distances, with more low impact for your remaining time. You can gradually increase your distance if your body fells up to increasing.
I used to be a runner but no longer because of long term damage to my hip and knee. Not something that happened quickly but over 30 years or so. I've switched over to low impact cardio like my elliptical which I use while watching TV. Many like biking and I did that for a while too. It's great when the weather's good.
The advice about checking with your doctor and getting fitted for good shoes, braces, whatever is a good idea. It's also a good idea to take his/her advice about not doing it if it will continue to make your injuries worse. I didn't listen.
It's also important to remember that if you're just doing this for relaxation and exercise, you don't have to push for times. A slow jog through country roads on a Fall day can be a great way to unwind and you don't have to push your joints and ligaments tryiing to set records. It was the races that I think hurt me more than just the casual running. I "got into the moment" and tried to push.
Good luck.
The advice about checking with your doctor and getting fitted for good shoes, braces, whatever is a good idea. It's also a good idea to take his/her advice about not doing it if it will continue to make your injuries worse. I didn't listen.
It's also important to remember that if you're just doing this for relaxation and exercise, you don't have to push for times. A slow jog through country roads on a Fall day can be a great way to unwind and you don't have to push your joints and ligaments tryiing to set records. It was the races that I think hurt me more than just the casual running. I "got into the moment" and tried to push.
Good luck.
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"some damage" is a little vague -
as a general rule though, there are a number of exercises that you can do to strengthen the muscles of the foot and ankle. Often, you need to do that if you don't want to be annoyed by other chronic problems like ligament tears.
My favorite is "foot yoga" using a small ball. I have a friend who does it with a pilates thingy. (I'm sure there is a different name for it)
Truly, I would recommend finding someone in person or using yogaglo.com - there may be things on youtube.
as a general rule though, there are a number of exercises that you can do to strengthen the muscles of the foot and ankle. Often, you need to do that if you don't want to be annoyed by other chronic problems like ligament tears.
My favorite is "foot yoga" using a small ball. I have a friend who does it with a pilates thingy. (I'm sure there is a different name for it)
Truly, I would recommend finding someone in person or using yogaglo.com - there may be things on youtube.
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Perfect! get a good foot yoga practice to strengthen your arches. Are you more of a barefoot runner or a Brooks runner?
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lol.. if you tell me that you're wearing the Nike Free - you're a barefooter
Both of these things will cure themselves with rest and some mild exercises. Look up plantar faciitis (I can't spell it either). I know there are simple things to do. I had a friend who had it and it went away after a while. As for the tendonitus, make sure that once it's better and you start to run again, that you do adequate warm up and stretching before you run. Someone suggested yoga and that should be a big help. My wife has been into yoga for years and trust me, she's a hell of a lot more flexible than I am.
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I use couch to 5 k as well....it's great because it assumes you're starting at zero. So if you have injuries it doesn't tax them and strengthens your body gradually. I also like 'podrunner'. Same premise as c to 5k but with mixed music and tempo change. This program allows you to focus on your running and body without timing yourself. Its free online!
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