Pool Running

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17 years ago 11/29/2006 1:29pm EST

Hey can someone help me out with the basics of pool running. I noticed my pool has the aqua runner belt, but that's it. I saw on the website the full kit includes floats for your feet and hands. Are these necessary for training correctly? I plan on being in the pool running for maybe 15-20 mins 3 times a week, can anyone suggest a routine to follow. Also, am I supposed to stay stationary or actually do normal laps, only floating and vertical?

Also, I have some problems with shin splints on the inside of my shin. I know this topic has been covered hundreds of times and I can see that stretching and strengthening seems to yield the best results. Does using the kickboard for strengthening help reduce the occurrence of Shin splints in this area (inside, medial?) and how about duck walks and foot tapping? I feel as if only the outside and front of my shins are being strengthened, can anyone add some insight. Thank you.

17 years ago 11/29/2006 3:06pm EST

re: SD

you can essentially do pool running without any equipment. I'm not an expert, but from my experience you can do unassisted pool running to get a good workout. Moving makes you feel like you're making progress which helps. Also, if you don't move forward and you're maintaining a proper stride you'll fall backwards, there as to be some forward movement to maintain a proper stride. When you jog in place you tend to do more of a high knees drill than a normal stride. can't help with the kickboard questions but strenghtening of the front of the shin by pulling the toes towards your body works best.

17 years ago 11/29/2006 4:04pm EST

re: SD

You can do lots of things in the pool, don't need a belt, but if there is one, use it. Go into the deep water and just run around. Or you can cross country ski. WHich would be straighter arms and legs. Or hurdle, which would be a lift of the thigh and then kick out. You can do jumping jacks.....all sorts of stuff. You can also do this stuff with a noodle, either holding it in your hands or riding it. You want to remain vertical in the water, more resistance that way.

Shins are not going to get worked much in the pool, too much bouyancy. WOrk on those out of the water. Do your toe walks and heel walks on land, and that should help. Kickboards are great for butt and hip strength and working on your abs.

Take a water aerobics class, which I know sounds weird, but you will get some great moves that you can use by yourself.

You may be surprised at what a good workout you will get.

17 years ago 11/29/2006 4:55pm EST

re: Kim

I heard alan webb works out twice a week in the pool with a noodle, or chris lukezic either one will do.

17 years ago 11/30/2006 1:14am EST

re: Shoe less joe

17 years ago 11/30/2006 3:23am EST

re: Shoe less joe

Shoe less joe wrote:
I heard alan webb works out twice a week in the pool with a noodle, or chris lukezic either one will do.

with a noodle! now that's gay!

17 years ago 11/30/2006 10:54am EST

re: jerkyturkey12354

ha, yeah i will not be utilizing that suggestion unless it's to conceal it underwater before I violently slap it across my brother's back. Any other imput on whether working the front and outside of my shin will help with pain on the inner shin, and if not what exercises can i focus on to prevent shin splints in the future.

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