To run or not to run...

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coachcj8 Joined: May 11 Posts: 358	quote Posted: 30 Mar 2012, 01:30 Saw this article on facebook and though I would share it. I think I have heard each one of these. 6 Running Myth Busters Cort
Rpalmst Joined: Oct 11 Posts: 102	quote Posted: 30 Mar 2012, 06:12 Thanks for sharing, no wonder I am injured all the time. Too much stretching!
Limepickle Joined: Dec 11 Posts: 7	quote Posted: 30 Mar 2012, 10:44 I really love running. For me it's a bit of timeout. Some time to get inside my own head. It may not be the most efficient way to lose weight (although it has served me well) but I enjoy it and will continue to do it
Helewis Joined: Jan 11 Posts: 328	quote Posted: 30 Mar 2012, 14:59 I'm so glad people are doing away with the carb load myths. Such an easy excuse to go all carb crazy. Proper fueling makes sense. Cort, are you part of the active.com community? I am too.
Sk1nnyfuture Joined: Feb 11 Posts: 505	quote Posted: 30 Mar 2012, 15:55 As I am new to running... I found the stretching myth interesting. I must admit I tend to warm up with a walk... Gradually increasing speed. I do stretch afterwards - mainly because I have "tight" hamstrings - I don't do it excessively then though. I am finding, stretching at odd intervals during the day, is definately helping.... I do it probably 2-4 times a day - depending on how tight they feel. " Success is what you make it, there's no better time to make a change than the present." "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. "

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