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first time runner.....

jitender88
Posts: 33 Member
Hola!!! Hope everyone is doing great....
I need a some advice....
till now i am burning calories just by walking and bicycling.... i am thinking of running now.... any tips that would be useful for a first time runner?????
also need friends who can motivate me...
I need a some advice....
till now i am burning calories just by walking and bicycling.... i am thinking of running now.... any tips that would be useful for a first time runner?????
also need friends who can motivate me...

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I recently started with the couch to 5k app and it's going well. I have a 10k in a couple of months and, being over 17st, am not a natural runner but it building it up gradually has been helpful! Good luck with your running!0
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Yes, I've heard the Couch to 5k app is great, also look at this web-site:
www.toofattorun.co.uk
- there are some really good tips!0 -
I am using 5k runner another running app, almost completed week 3 and loving the app. Makes it so much easier for us novices to get started.0
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The 10 percent rule! That is only increase your mileage each week by ten percent. I've been a runner for 6 years, if you don't follow this rule injury will follow! But other then, have fun and explore when running!0
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get the right shoes. I went to a running store and was fitted for a pair that worked for my gait.
I used the c210k from zen labs, and moved on to the 10k version
my biggest advice, is to start slow and do not overdo it0 -
get the right shoes. I went to a running store and was fitted for a pair that worked for my gait.
I used the c210k from zen labs, and moved on to the 10k version
my biggest advice, is to start slow and do not overdo it
Hi Moyer.... thanks a lot... any tips on which brand shoes are generally better for running purpose?0 -
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I am using 5k runner another running app, almost completed week 3 and loving the app. Makes it so much easier for us novices to get started.lauraseils wrote: »I recently started with the couch to 5k app and it's going well. I have a 10k in a couple of months and, being over 17st, am not a natural runner but it building it up gradually has been helpful! Good luck with your running!
thanks a lot Bonny132 and lauraseils for the app suggestions0 -
goofygirl67 wrote: »Yes, I've heard the Couch to 5k app is great, also look at this web-site:
www.toofattorun.co.uk
- there are some really good tips!
thanks for the site goofygirli just checked it out... quite helpful it is... thanks again
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I'm reposting my comment from your other thread for those who might find it useful here. There's a really good post to get you started that's included in the Fitness and Exercise "must reads" post: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1217573/so-you-want-to-start-running/p10
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Start by alternating running and walking. If you run 3 times a week, for the first week run a minutes walk 2 minutes for 6 times. Every week, add a minute running.
When you get to 10 minutes straight, you can stop the walking.
Try to run at a pace where you can keep talking at the same time. It will be slow at first but it wont discourage you.
Try to make it fun, not torture...0 -
Start by alternating running and walking. If you run 3 times a week, for the first week run a minutes walk 2 minutes for 6 times. Every week, add a minute running.
When you get to 10 minutes straight, you can stop the walking.
Try to run at a pace where you can keep talking at the same time. It will be slow at first but it wont discourage you.
Try to make it fun, not torture...
i liked "try to make it fun, not torture... " .. thanks a ton0
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