Running, Stardew Valley, odd snacks

[thistle_chaser]

All my life, I've wanted to be able to run. As a very heavy person, running even a couple steps was a bad idea. But gonzostar does lots of running now, and instead of just admiring her for it, why can't I try it too? I still haven't gotten the app issue worked out yet, but I figured I could just try it some and see how it goes

Comments

[elfy]

When you walk, do you also only use your balls? I guess not? What if you try to start out with walking and then walk a little faster and faster, ... and try deliberatly NOT change how you use your feed?

[thistle_chaser]

I actually had to try it to see how I walk. :P I land heel first when I walk, so maybe your idea will work. I'll try it tomorrow! (I'm going to run on alternating days.)

Maybe that'll work, thanks. :)

[elfy]

Also, are you sure about there not being any "how to run" videos? Because I found plenty ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J-7beA-daw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRkeBVMQSgg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDm5_PULCxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--YU8YcWeUU

Or do you mean something else and I misunderstood?

[thistle_chaser]

Yeah, I meant a more basic thing than the form. Thanks for the links though! I hadn't seen that third one yet, so I'm watching it now.

[resonant]

" I only land on the balls of my feet" - that's how I'm TRYING to run, it's a lot easier on the knees. I think you are doing it the right way.

[thistle_chaser]

I think it's the right way to start, but your heel should come down and touch the ground too. I just stay on the balls of my feet all the time.

[loupnoir]

*Haken* shouldn't have babies? Hmmm.

[thistle_chaser]

Ha! Yep. Though your Haken would have had nice pups, I'm sure. :)

Before we met, I had a WoW character named Haken, so reading your posts always gave me a moment of amused confusion. I really like the name, so I reuse it now and then.

[beauty_forashes]

it's safer/better for you to land that way, so go me?

I think I remember hearing it really is the better way!

[thistle_chaser]

Yep! I've been watching lots of videos since I made this post. Landing on the balls of your foot is much better for your body overall, so yay I at least have that much right!

[kelen]

There's actually this family of runners in South America, who are descended from the ancient Inca/Maya long distance runners. The people who took messages around, etc. There was a big tado about this group as they can run for insane distances, like hundreds of miles, and on the balls of their feet. :)

It's actually a good thing, so don't stress over it. :)

[thistle_chaser]

Since I can't seem to change it, I'll try to live with it. :P Sure would be nice if I could run for long distances!