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What's the best form for running (mostly HIIT) so I don't damage anything later on? I'm fairly young and have just taken up running so I want to know how to do it without wrecking my legs. Anyone have any ideas?

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>> Anonymous
That pic is full of win.
>> Anonymous
Get decent running shoes from a good shop who can fit you properly, and start with small distances (2 - 3 miles max) and build gradually, make sure you stretch out thoroughly after every run and avoid overdoing it.

If you do a long run that absolutely destroys you give yourself at least a day to rest and make sure the next is a more moderate distance.
>> Anonymous
btw, I think you should be more concerned about your knees than ankles.

Try to not run on concrete, but something softer. IE: treadmills are somewhat better, grass, rubber tracks, blah blah balh. Something that "gives" a little when you land your feet on it.

But if you cant avoid concrete, just run anyways.
>> Anonymous
>>195276

I do run on a treadmill already. My ankles have always been weird, and even if I walk briskly they start to burn, but that goes away after a while. My stepbrother has this knee problem and I'm just all paranoid I'm going to get something later in life because I'm planning on running as much as I can. Right now I have some 80 dollar pumas that I use, but once those get old I'll buy some better ones. Are there any stores you'd recommend for quality running shoes?
>> Anonymous
>>195283
No, but if the people who work there don't seem to know what they're talking about and are just trying to sell you something I probably wouldn't shop there D:

If you're worried, go to the doctor and they can let you know whats up with your ankles. Its almost inevitable that if you run a lot you'll end up with some sort of joint problem.
>> Anonymous
>>195283
Running on a treadmill won't prepare you for proper running, phase it out and start running outside, if you are young and fit you are unlikely to injure yourself running on concrete as long as you get good shoes.

As for where to get them from it's hard for me to say as I don't know where you are (UK or US) and even then it tends to vary a lot by area. If you can find a store which specifically caters to running though then go to them, I'm lucky enough to have a great shop nearby me where I know the staff know what they're talking about.
>> Anonymous
>>195320
Just to build on that slightly, a good running shoe store should actually ask you about why you want the shoes (i.e. where you plan to run, how far, and so on) rather than just try and sell you a pair.

The main things that come into it are:

Personal biomechanical needs (cushioning, stability and motion control) which help to correct faults in your running form (i.e. over-pronation) and protect you from injury.

Where and how far you'll be running, will also factor into it, although less so.