Hello from West Yorks

dswarb · Jul 31, 2013

I am in my early sixties, and am rather less overweight than I was, but hope to be able to get to at least minimalist running fairly soon.

I ran for a few years, but ended up injured. My injuries are behaving themselves, and I am running again, but need above all o avoid injury - and this seems a good place to start.

My plan, such as it is is to begin to add in a bit of front of foot running in the gym until I have built up a little strength before trying shorter runs with a local club.

I shall start with old style gym pumps . .

Any advice on whereto from there?

DNEchris · Jul 31, 2013

There's an interesting name though I see you are about 10 years younger than the fiddle player I know of by the same monicker!

Welcome - the most common advice is not to do too much too soon. Have very low expectations and don't try to exceed them! Take it easy and expect a period of adjustment - even at our advanced age the body can change for the better!

Your old-school gym pumps will be fine to start with - thin-soled and no heel drop, skin to ground is even better but start off within your comfort zone. A couple of hundred yards may well e plenty for your first few outings.

Keep smiling!

Phil Hart · Jul 31, 2013

Welcome to the neighborhood. I'll throw out another good piece of early advice and leave plenty of room for others to chime in. Take very short, very quick strides and set your feet down very gently each time.