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Beginner runner needs help

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  • keithearls
    keithearls Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I coach about 65 runners ranging from 40 min 4K times to sub 16 minute times. I agree with what others have said to a point-- you should just worry about running to begin with, at least until it becomes routine. At some point, generally about a month in for my new runners, we start talking about quality running being more important than the amount of miles you run.

    At that point I start suggesting some basic interval work. If you don't know what that is, ask around here and i am sure people will help out.
  • Tweaking_Time
    Tweaking_Time Posts: 733 Member
    Mother of pearl! I walk/ran 5k on Thursday for the first time in years because I decided to enter a mini-triathlon in September. Today is the worst!!! Considering I cycle a LOT, stamina was not the issue - different muscles were the issue. Going down stairs is horrible lol.
  • bketchum1981
    bketchum1981 Posts: 130 Member
    Wow! I signed up to RUN my first 5k. It just hit me, I will be 53 when I do it. (Hockeytown 5k)

    I bought my shoes from Playmakers in Okemos, Michigan. They gave me a few pointers after video'ing me on a treadmill.

    When I watched the video, I was distracted (impressed) by my calf muscles that it was difficult to listen to their advice. ** Giggle **

    I started doing what I would call HIIT about 1-1/2 yrs ago snd I think it has made me stronger mentally and physically. I just started running and have been running (slowly) 1.5 miles. I plan to steadily increase as I can. The last thing I want us to be injured.

    I haven't really had a game plan but it sounds like I need to run 3 times a week to build endurance.
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