Workout

[Monky]

Could be shitty shoes as well. I can no longer run in minimalist shoes. Since breaking my back the impact is far harder. I don't know how to explain it but each time my left foot strikes I feel it right above my tailbone. I moved out of the minimalist and into a pair of reeboks. Impact wasn't as bad but I started getting shin splints and massive cramps in my calves.

Never had the issue before having back problems but my stride has changed due to the injury. Finally broke down and went to boulder running company. Tried on a lot of different shoes with their help. Apparently my right ankle was rolling in pretty far and the left was attempting to compensate. Got some pretty gaudy shoes... Spent more than I really ever have on a pair of running shoes... But it's made all the difference in the world. Breaking them in slowly and only did a mile but it's the first time I've run in a year w/o pain of some sort.

The right pair of shoes make a world of difference


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[Irving]

Monky is right, if you are going to be in shoes, you should be in the proper shoes for your foot style. I currently run in barefoot shoes, but my actual running shoes are stability shoes, so they have super thick soles on the inside.

[drift_g35]

Could be shitty shoes as well. I can no longer run in minimalist shoes. Since breaking my back the impact is far harder. I don't know how to explain it but each time my left foot strikes I feel it right above my tailbone. I moved out of the minimalist and into a pair of reeboks. Impact wasn't as bad but I started getting shin splints and massive cramps in my calves.

Never had the issue before having back problems but my stride has changed due to the injury. Finally broke down and went to boulder running company. Tried on a lot of different shoes with their help. Apparently my right ankle was rolling in pretty far and the left was attempting to compensate. Got some pretty gaudy shoes... Spent more than I really ever have on a pair of running shoes... But it's made all the difference in the world. Breaking them in slowly and only did a mile but it's the first time I've run in a year w/o pain of some sort.

The right pair of shoes make a world of difference


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That makes a ton of sense. I also broke my back in high school and havent been able to really run hard since. Also got a new pair of shoes and since then I have been getting shin splints and major cramps in my calves as well. I will have to go into Boulder Running company. There is one right up the street.

[Irving]

My calves get very sore if I don't sprint because I'm only really using my calves to run. I don't have good enough form to run slow and use my whole leg like I should.

[RonMexico]

In your opinion, what is the minimum time a workout can/should be, before you consider it to be beneficial, or worth the time? If you have an opinion, then I'm asking you.

Workout time doesn't matter if you ask me. I see benefits from 4min workout but it's all about the individual and intensity.
Try this... Sprint 60-100 meters and rest 2-3x the amount it took you to cover the distance.... Ie 10secs to cover 80meters equals a 20sec rest. Now do this 8x. I promise you will see a increase in performance in 10 days. 4 days on, 1 day off.

[blacklabel]

I squatted 300 today for the first time. Should hit 315 by next Friday and hoping to hit 350-360 before the end of my linear progression. It's nice to quit worrying about losing weight and worry more about putting weight on the bar every time I train. The mind set difference is huge.

[02ducky]

Good job, just keep thinking light weight.

[blacklabel]

295 and 300 were the first that felt heavy at the top and not just in the hole. Once the first rep is done I'm solid.

[Monky]

295 and 300 were the first that felt heavy at the top and not just in the hole. Once the first rep is done I'm solid.

Don't try to progress too fast. You may feel that you can do it, but 15# in a week is a lot.




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[blacklabel]

Don't try to progress too fast. You may feel that you can do it, but 15# in a week is a lot.

Keep in mind my weight is 295ish depending on the day. I'm not having any issues recovering so I'm going to string out my linear progression for as long as I can. If I stall, deload and can't make any further progress then I'll need to decide if I want to progress at 7.5lbs per week or transition into intermediate programming with a 5lb per week progression. I've read of guys that can draw out a linear progression for 18 months with very frequent deloading towards the end but that's just ridiculous.