posture question

Jtaylor5189 · January 3rd, 2009, 02:15 PM

I have started back running to lose some weight and get back in shape. I have noticed that I am running basically on the outside of my feet. It causes serious strain on my calves and shins when I am running. Does anyone know what could cause me to be running like this, and how to correct it.

**tooncesthecat** · January 3rd, 2009, 03:39 PM

My have a muscle imbalance. You should stretch all your leg muscles daily including your tibialis anterior. Stretch all the muscles and see if you notice some difference in flexibility after a couple of weeks.

Leg Stretch | Hip Flexor, Glute, Calf, Inner Thigh Stretches @ ABC-of-Fitness

Shin Stretches - How to Stretch Your Shins Anterior Tibialis

**varbo** · January 3rd, 2009, 04:57 PM

A solution would be to go to a running store and get them to reccomend shoes for your condition. Most dedicated running stores have qualified people.

**theatrain** · January 3rd, 2009, 08:04 PM

does stretching help with muscle building at all?

i think it would be a good idea for me to start stretching twice daily, morning andnight, but im wondering what are the added benefits besides flexibility?

**wildstang** · January 4th, 2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by theatrain

does stretching help with muscle building at all?

i think it would be a good idea for me to start stretching twice daily, morning andnight, but im wondering what are the added benefits besides flexibility?

there are many benefits of stretching the main 1 i do it 4 is injury prevention. it promotes better blood flow in the tendons and skeletal muscles.
heres an article:AskMen.com - Stretching Excercises