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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
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*wendy and kayleeb*
Okay, my running-cyber-pals. Tell me about your calves. Generally during my first running section, my calves burn like crazy - a few times I've had to cut a run segment short because I was afraid they were going to cramp up on me so hard that I'd have to stop entirely. What is this? Not warming up enough, not enough water?
I am on Week 4, which means I ran for a cumulative 16 minutes. I am bursting my buttons off with glee! And by the way, kayleeb - that whole running 4 miles thing without stopping - I am doffing my hat to you!!
Re: *wendy and kayleeb*
Thank you! I seriously could not believe it. Awesome running days are the best!
I used to get burning in my calves. Mine weren't too bad and it seemed to go away after I had been running for a bit. It eventually stopped entirely, I don't usually get that problem anymore. What shoes are you running in? Investing in good running shoes is VERY important! It's best to go to a running store and have them watch how you walk and they will tell you which shoes would work best for you. Another thing could be your gait. When your feet hit the ground do the heels hit first, the toes/ball of your foot, or the midfoot? From what I hear, you should try to aim for a midfoot strike. It could also have to do with how you roll your feet, do you tend to roll towards the outsides of your feet, or the insides, or just in the middle? I don't think you should try to change that part of your form, it could cause injury (for example, if you usually roll towards the outside of your feet and you try to start rolling just in the middle.) But, this is one of the things running store employees will look at to see what shoe would work for you. Also, make sure you're stretching well after your runs. I just got a foam roller a few weeks ago and it's very helpful (something like this http://www.walmart.com/ip/Altus-24in-Foam-Roller/10270005.) The pains might start going away the stronger your legs get from running. You could also try doing some leg strength training exercises if you wanted.
Kaylee & Cole 06.14.08
8/6/11 First 5k! OG&E Expo Run 34:47
9/3/11 Brookhaven Run 5k 34:18
9/17/11 Healthy Sooners Fun Run 5k 33:38
10/15/11 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 33:31
10/29/11 Monster Dash 5k 32:06 PR!
11/11/11 Veteran's Day Run 11k in Dallas 1:13:15 Instant PR!
1/28/12 Texas Half Marathon 2:38:03 Instant PR!
3/25/12 Earlywine Dash