Running Question

PerkisPower

Great thread guys. Never been into cardio and I'm training for Tough Mudder. I like how some of you experienced runners state that it's mostly mental. Trying to get past the 3 mile mark but can't seem to do it.

jimspivey8

There's nothing wrong at all with walking occasionally during a run to catch your breath. If it means a lot to you to keep running, then as everyone has mentioned, you'll need to slow down. An alternative is to not worry about it and focus instead on sustaining activity. 30 minutes of alternating running/walking is a great workout. Be proud of it. If you keep doing it regularly you'll be able to go faster for longer.

Jaxsonjess

Thanks alot! Yah I am happy about that and I know I do get in a great workout and breaking it down I am "running" at least half of it. Plus my heart rate stays up in those two min of walking so I know it is great for me. I think it would just be a success for me to be able to do a mile straight, and I am sure I could- so yah maybe it is a mental thing for me. But I am going to try slowing down and see what I can do. I will let everyone know!!

Roxiegirl2008

Try to slow down a little. That will help out. When I first started running again it was painful and I was painfully slow. I was but as I kept up the training, stayed focus and got stronger my walk breaks were fewer and I was running faster. Now I have no walk breaks at all even when I did my marathon.

I think a lot of people have the idea that running is easy and it really isn't. Some days are great and you feel like you could go hours....some days are just crap and you count every step. Trust me, I counted every step of my run Tuesday. It takes time. Just put on some good tunes and enjoy the journey. You will get there.

mizfiesta70

Really helpful, informative reply Grimmeanor.

Emilia777

Roxiegirl2008 wrote: »

I think a lot of people have the idea that running is easy and it really isn't. Some days are great and you feel like you could go hours....some days are just crap and you count every step. Trust me, I counted every step of my run Tuesday. It takes time. Just put on some good tunes and enjoy the journey. You will get there.

This!!! I completely agree with this. It’s not always easy to find the groove. Sometimes you just have to push through, and other times it feels like you could fly. I definitely counted the seconds during a run last week.

Jaxsonjess

Well don't know if anyone will check this but I slowed it down and I was able to run 15 min straight and stopped for 5 cause I was happy, I did a whole mile!! Then I did 5 more min. I just turned it down like .5 on the speed!!! I was extatic!!

Roxiegirl2008

That is great to hear! Before long you will be running two miles...then three miles...well you get the point. Once you get the running bug it is hard to let go.

Jaxsonjess

I ran two the last week and last night !!

_Waffle_

Looks like you have it all figured out. Just be careful not to add too much too soon to the total distance you run in a week.

_Terrapin_

Jaxsonjess wrote: »

Well don't know if anyone will check this but I slowed it down and I was able to run 15 min straight and stopped for 5 cause I was happy, I did a whole mile!! Then I did 5 more min. I just turned it down like .5 on the speed!!! I was extatic!!

Yes many people will read this and you found the answer. Well done. Best of luck.

WhatMeRunning

Congrats! You are well on your way now. Ditto on the advice to not increase too much distance at once. The general rule is do not increase your total mileage more than 10% week to week. Also, every 3 or 4 weeks it is a good idea to take it easy that week and cut your mileage back 25% to 50% total, running easy all that week to let muscles and tendons build, and to give your body a break.

Jaxsonjess

Thanks!!! Yah I have been sticking at 2, did it a few times, this morning I even cut back cause it was taking all my might to do two and I also want to have enough engery to lift weights ! So I guess I can do the couch to 5k! Here I thought I could not finish it! Yahh!!