Running

andersonhannah607
andersonhannah607 Posts: 14
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am a couch potato now but I want to start running. Anyone have any tips?

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  • katherine_startrek_fan
    katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
    C25K is your best bet, as it takes you from total beginner to running for 35 minutes. If you have a smart phone, you can buy anapp for it that will tell you when to start and stop intervals. Otherwise, you can find plans online and time yourself.

    If you are looking for a little extra spice, there's an app called "Zombies Run," which has a full story line and has recieved a lot of praise for entertainment and effectiveness.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Start slowly and build up. That's what I did years ago when I was 220 pounds.
  • TMLPatrick
    TMLPatrick Posts: 558 Member
    Definitely C25k. Done it twice and its a great way to get in shape enough to run a 5k. Its not "easy" but after you get past week 4 or so, its smooth sailing. I actually think that it gets much easier once you get past the interval training and start running without walking in-between.
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    Getting off the couch might be a good place to start, right?

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