[pct-l] Re: pct-l] transition to running

[jmertes at verizon.net (John Mertes)]

Another thought -- is this a case of fast-twitch muscle fibers versus 
slow-twitch. My guess is that trekking really develops the slow-twitch 
fibers used for walking while the fast-twitch fibers atrophy from lack 
of use.

John


Ron M Smith wrote:

>My guess is your post-hike stamina is taking you further than your running muscles are ready to go. Thus the soreness. I suggest lowering your mileage initially, then gradually increasing as your soreness subsides. I also recommend a session with a sports trainer or physical therapist. I've had good success with them in accelerating recovery.
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>Two years ago I ran in the Hood-to-Coast relay (each runner runs 3 legs of about 5 miles each) a week after returning from a month-long backpack. My speed wasn't great and my legs cramped easily, but otherwise I had great stamina, and completed it in a very respectable time.
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>Good luck in your marathon.
>Ron
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>>Message: 10
>>Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:08:33 -0400
>>From: "Ripperton Matt" <maripper@mindspring.com>
>>Subject: [pct-l] transition to running
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>>Does anyone have any tips on marathon training, or running generally, after a long hike?  I just returned from over 3 months on the trail, in great shape, and I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to try for a marathon this fall.  I'm targeting around mid-November to mid-December.  
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>>I run intermittently for recreation & fitness, and completed one marathon in under 4 hours in 1998, so I'm not a total novice.  My runs since I got back have not been too fast, and I feel great cardio-wise, but my legs get incredibly sore afterwards.  I have been running perhaps every other day since I got home about a week and a half ago, and things have not improved.  I thought it would just take a short time for my muscles to adapt to the slightly different movement, and then I would be all set to build my mileage base quickly.  Now I'm worried I won't be able to make the transition in time.
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>>If anyone has any advice or experience with this & can help I would appreciate it very much!
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>>Ajax
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