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    Posts: 4 Member
    edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    Hello everyone.
    I am physically inactive for already 5 or more years. I decided to start running to become more physically prepared and maybe loose some weight. I have have overweight. So i have spent some time reading about running for several days. How to choose a rutine and do not overdo it so the body would ache. I chose a plan of 8 weeks. The first week is 6 mins of fast past walking and 1 min of running. And this should be repeated 3-4 times in a routine and at least 3-4 times a week. I am on my third day of running (planning to do 6 and then one day break) and I feel that fast paced breaks are too long and i could run more. I dont a
    have any horrible aches. Minimal uneasiness in the legs. So my question is did i choose proper rutine? Maybe people who is running for several years could add their opinion. I would be very thankful :)

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    • Posts: 45 Member
      Programs like this do start out pretty easily. It's partly to accommodate people who can't do more and partly to acclimate your body to regular running. Even if you feel like your legs could handle running 6 days straight with more running than is on the schedule, you're probably better off following the program and giving your body time to recover and adjust.

      If it's really too easy, go ahead and skip a day ahead in the program, but keep the recovery time in there.

      What do you lose? A week or two in some schedule that doesn't count for anything anyway? What you gain is a body that's more fully recovered for each run and less likely to suffer injury from repetitive stress it isn't used to.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      The routine mentions that it can be done for 6 days but recovery day is obligatory. I just wanted to check if the pacing was ok. Also breathing? What is proper way of breathing during the run because i feel that i am doing something wrong :neutral: if there are any suggestions i am open to it :smile:
    • Posts: 45 Member
      edited June 2016
      I'm curious what beginner running program has you out running 6 days in a row. I definitely recommend more rest days.

      Here's some advice that looks good to me on breathing when you run. Breathe through your mouth, deep into your belly.
    • Posts: 11,118 Member
      I don't run 6 days in a row and I've been running for decades...
    • Posts: 4 Member
      After so many suggestions guess i' ll have a break. So the question is how many days in a week?
    • Posts: 7,865 Member
      As a beginner I'd suggest alternate running and alternative days. I'd suggest a Couch to 5K plan, and on the off days do something other than running; swimming, cycling etc.

      Notwithstanding that a 6 min walk/ 1 min run is an odd mix.
    • Posts: 35,719 Member
      Jullierda wrote: »
      After so many suggestions guess i' ll have a break. So the question is how many days in a week?

      Every other day.

      I run 3x a week
    • Posts: 812 Member
      Stick to 3-4 times per week. You'll likely end up injured trying to run 6 days per week as a beginner.
    • Posts: 4,907 Member
      pomegranatecloud wrote: »
      Stick to 3-4 times per week. You'll likely end up injured trying to run 6 days per week as a beginner.

      This. And if the rest days make you jittery or anxious, try some gentle yoga. It will improve your strength and flexibility to help support your running.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      Thank you for all your advices. Today i have tried C25K app. Really liked it. It is very convenient. So after a three day break sticking to it. Thankd everyone :wink:
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