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 Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2000 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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| whenever i run 2 miles, my quads burn around the first mile or so...then i can't go as fast as i would like....i think it's because my quad muscle are too big. . . |
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Dan
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| Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2000 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Do you stretch and hydrate well?
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2000 9:37 am Post subject: |
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| yes i do |
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Dan
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2000 9:46 am Post subject: |
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How much/long for each?
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Guest
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2000 11:40 am Post subject: |
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| like...30 seconds each |
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Dan
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2000 11:43 am Post subject: |
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How about the hydration, how much?
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2000 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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| oh i drink lots of water...dont know how much exactly....but lots of glasses each day |
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Dan
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2000 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Have you tried stopping *before* your quads start burning (if it's at about the same point every time, you should be able to anticipate it) and stretch them out, then continue on? I have had several problems that required doing that for a while until I could break through that point and build back up.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2002 8:07 am Post subject: Burning Quads |
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To tell the truth, I like the feeling.
Thirty seconds of stretching doesn't sound nearly enough. I like to stretch (while still in bed) for several minutes. I jog over to the track, to warm up, then stretch again before I begin a track workout.
To help prevent "quad burning" during the first mile of a two miler, I suggest you jog a few miles first to warm-up, then stretch. When you continue with the two miler, I suggest you start out a little slower, and speed-up thoughout the run. Mad Dog Mike www.training2run.com |
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