first time runner.....

jitender88

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...

lauraseils

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!

goofygirl67

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!

Bonny132

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.

taytayb36

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!

mbaker566

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

jitender88

moyer566 wrote: »

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?

jitender88

taytayb36 wrote: »

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!

thanks a lot taytayb36..

jitender88

Bonny132 wrote: »

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 suggestions

jitender88

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 goofygirl i just checked it out... quite helpful it is... thanks again

diannethegeek

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/p1

Madmadz77

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...

jitender88

Madmadz77 wrote: »

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 ton