Pool running (4)

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I “think” I’m suffering from a bit of peroneal tendonitis, so I haven’t been running for a few weeks.
A few days ago in the pool at work, there was a guy doing some sort of kick boxing practice and as the pool is only 12x6m and belly button deep, It dawned on me that I could run in it.

So I did, for about 15 minutes, with no pain, but I was knackered when I finished :smiley: it felt like I’d just ran a half marathon.

Does anyone have any tips? or is it just a case of get in and run?

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http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/multisport-zone/multisport-lab/articles/pool-running-for-optimal-training-061912.aspx
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I had to do this for about 6 weeks when I developed a stress fracture in 2013. It’s tough, no doubt. I found 30min of water running left me pretty worn out, if I was able to keep focus and effort level high. Based on my experience, it works pretty well to maintain or even gain some additional run fitness.

Get a belt that will allow you to float. Your feet shouldn’t hit the bottom of the pool. Get water proof earphones to deal with the mind numbing boredom. Enjoy!

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Olympic medalist Deena Kastor used pool running to keep in shape while recovering from injuries before her top marathons.

http://coachdeanhebert.wordpress.com/2007/09/25/is-aqua-jogging-any-good-for-real-runners/

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I had to do this for about 6 weeks when I developed a stress fracture in 2013. It’s tough, no doubt. I found 30min of water running left me pretty worn out, if I was able to keep focus and effort level high. Based on my experience, it works pretty well to maintain or even gain some additional run fitness.

Get a belt that will allow you to float. Your feet shouldn’t hit the bottom of the pool. Get water proof earphones to deal with the mind numbing boredom. Enjoy!

I found pool running where my feet touched to be much more beneficial than no touching. Similarly, I found it better in shallower water than deeper (Max depth was 4 ft).

I think it does depend in the injury. Touching the bottom would not be good for a stress Fx, for example.

If you do run touching the bottom, make sure you have something on your feet or you will develop blisters very quickly.

Get a waterproof iPod shuffle and headphones and have at it. I preferred podcasts to music, but that is a personal preference.