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justarook

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hey guys,

i enjoy running, but my body doesnt.

i have flat feet, which puts my entire body out of whack. running takes a toll on my lower back and knees. i am worried about the pain that i will suffer later in life.

is bike riding something i can do that adds up to the cardio workout of running? i was thinking about buying a good bike and going on bike rides before or after work, but i dont want to do this if it doesnt compare with running.

thanks
 
If running is hurting you back, you shouldnt do it. Bike riding is excelent. To have it equal running, just be sure you are riding intensely. If you do the same work you will get the same workout
 
Hi all,

I am a noob here so just wanted to introduce myself. I currently started running/jogging everyday about a week ago for about half an hour to an hour everyday. Been going mostly to the gym and went for a run outside today now that the weather is getting nice. I have been running about 2x a week prior to that about 45-1 hour and decided to cut down the running time and go more often, which I've decided should be everyday if I can help it. I am running for weight loss purposes and just to get more healthy. I would like to lose about 20 lbs. I'm currently 5'5" and about 140-150 lbs. I am also trying to diet and maintain portion control and cut out bad foods.

Anywho, I have been having bad bouts of insomnia and about 4-6 hours of sleep everynight since I started and have been slightly sore every single day. Today particularly was pretty painful. Even despite being sore I went for a jog/walk around my neighborhood for about 45 minutes and ate and took an hour nap and I just woke up. I still feel relatively sore and even a little bloated because I ate some high-sodium foods after my run, which I regret now. In any case, yea I am debating buying some sleeping pills so that I can get some decent sleep and appropriate recovery time for my body b/c I don't know how much longer I can commit to running everyday without the appropriate rest. I was thinking of buying Ambien which I think you don't need a prescription for? Anywho yea, if anyone has advice on how to deal with insomnia and sleep-deprivation on a daily running program, please feel free to give me some insight~

Also, my left leg is what I think a full inch shorter than my right leg. It's funny b/c my right thigh is slightly bigger than my left. I don't know if this disparity would cause any issues with my running? And if so, how to avoid/offset such problems should they occur?

Hope everyone is doing well!
 
justarook said:
hey guys,

i enjoy running, but my body doesnt.

i have flat feet, which puts my entire body out of whack. running takes a toll on my lower back and knees. i am worried about the pain that i will suffer later in life.

is bike riding something i can do that adds up to the cardio workout of running? i was thinking about buying a good bike and going on bike rides before or after work, but i dont want to do this if it doesnt compare with running.

thanks
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Have you tried incline training? I also have flat feet, and it (along with a few other things) did me in for doing anymore running (I was a runner for years... up to 10 miles a day- in my later years, only 5 miles a day).

I bought a nordic track incline trainer so I could try and run low impact or incline train. Well, I couldn't run on it but the incline trainer is a really good workout, nothing like doing a little climbing to get that cardio going! :)
 
justarook said:
hey guys,

is bike riding something i can do that adds up to the cardio workout of running? i was thinking about buying a good bike and going on bike rides before or after work, but i dont want to do this if it doesnt compare with running.

thanks
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Definetly! As with (most) cardio workouts, it's all about the effort you put in. If you get your heart rate up with a bike, it's the same as running at the same heart rate. Different muscle groups are working though; cycling focuses more on the quads while running is more whole-body (all leg muscle groups as well as abs, back and arms for stability). But in terms of the cardio, definetly comparable! Ever watched professional cycling? Those guys are definetly in shape! And I believe a cyclist once held the record for highest VO2 ever recorded, until a x-country skiier beat him. I'll try to find some record. But yes, cycling is definetly a great (and low impact) cardio workout.
 
DO buy the bike!!!! Especially if you like to ride. I bought a new mountain bike last year and and absolutely love it. Bike ridding can burn a ton of calories, and help build strength since you can change the resistance by changing your gears, and go as fast or slow as you want. I often times ride my bike during the warmer months even after I've gotten my workout in because it's so much fun. A nice ride after dinner is a great way to relax for the evening while burning a few extra calories :)
 
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