any one else expierience this?

luke101 · Post by **luke101** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:28 pm

sometimes i feel this pain in the middle of back when i run/jog for more than 5 min. i felt it today and cut run short. i was wondering if that's just cause im just getting back into running and body's not use to the shock. i feel fine in other cardio excercises like stairs, basketball or eliptical. can this be a sign of a bigger problem or will this go away the more i run?
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I also run in basketball shoes which might have something to do with it

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:46 pm

get to run, don't run to get fit

the b'ball shoes won't really help

luke101 · Post by **luke101** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:01 pm

swanso5 wrote:get to run, don't run to get fit

i'm not following

madmaxx · Post by **madmaxx** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:21 pm

I think swanso meant: get fit to run, don't run to get fit

Maybe it's a side stitch?

aliciaxmarie · Post by **aliciaxmarie** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:45 pm

First off, do you full-out stretch before you run? Not just your legs, but your arms, back, hamstrings, etc? Whenever I forget to stretch before running, I get a pain in calves where it feels as though I strained the muscle. That's most likely the case with you from how it sounds. And also, the shoes do kind of matter. If only for shock resistance. With that, just get a pair of Nike's with better shocks on them. Though it doesn't have to be Nike's because those types are expensivvee. (with shocks anyways. lol) Any brand is fine, just remember the shocks. =P

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:00 pm

I actually think that Nike running shoes are crap... just opinion though. I don't necessarily think you need the shocks in your shoes to be able to run, any standard running shoe should be fine. If youre thinking about doing any long distances I would recommend going and getting yourself fitted for a good pair of shoes.

As for the stretching.. I think its slightly more important to warm up before running than it is to stretch. Warming up for a good 5 minutes or so gets the blood/oxygen flowing to your muscles that will be working. This prevents injury and helps you get more out of your workout. Make sure you're warming up before every one. I've found that stretching after the workout works best for me but again... just opinion.

How hard are you running? Have you tried warming up then running at a slower pace? It might be too much too soon...

Just thoughts...

Cassie

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:37 pm

The only other things you might need to be aware of is if you have a Pronated, (Ankle rolls inwards), Supinated, (Ankle rolls outwards), or a regular running style, as some makes of running footwear are more beneficial depending on your style.

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:08 pm

First of all, long distance running has a heel strike, ball of foot roll stride.

Your basketball shoes are not designed for a heel strike stride and I would get a pair of running shoes. This only seems like an expense; it is not. The wear and tear you give your running shoes will be that much less wear and tear that you give your basketball shoes. In the end it will cost the same.

It sounds like a muscle spasm to me. The muscles are not sufficiently strong (for this type of running) and they cramp up. It can be very painful. Stretching and back exercises are recommended.

All this assumes that you don't have some mechanical problems with your back such as a herniated disc or sciatica.

I would consider adding stretches for the back and also some dead-lifts to strengthen the back.

cherylhop27 · Post by **cherylhop27** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:14 am

I agree I think warming up is more important than stretching before you run it it really important to stretch post run and trust me it feels so good after.

I also think getting a good running shoe is very important. I could never go run without having a shoe made for running. I do like Nike running shoes depending on what kind you get I don't think buying the shocks are helping any but that is just opinion.

Also maybe your doing to much to soon if your just starting out running why not run until you feel the pain the stop on the next session see if you can get any further and try to increase your time that way. Also I find I get these pains if I eat before I run I always like to wait a few hours after I eat before I run.

PandorasVise · Post by **PandorasVise** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:18 pm

I get that pain too, i am thinking it may be because I am out of shape, need more muscle, less fat. I do HIIT with sprints and a powerwalk rest. If I run for more then 2 minutes at a time, I get that pain. I figure I will do what I can, until I can do more.

luke101 · Post by **luke101** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:17 am

thanks for all your replies. i found that the problem was mostly with the shoes