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MsGuMama
MsGuMama Posts: 17 Member
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Hi all,

back in high school i use to be a cross country runner, but as the years, work and new motherhood went on my running has become pretty non existent. Im looking forward to this program to help me get my groove back. Any advice/ suggestions on what worked for everyone else to get through the program?

Thanks all!

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  • btsinmd
    btsinmd Posts: 921 Member
    1) Get good shoes, ideally fitted for you and your gait.
    2) If you're having trouble with a day, run slower
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Congratulations for getting back to running! That is so awesome! I envy those who ran in high school.
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    1) Get good shoes, ideally fitted for you and your gait.
    2) If you're having trouble with a day, run slower

    This^

    When you get new shoes, pick up some running socks too- made a big difference for me.

    Can't emphasize enough that you have to slow down sometimes.

    Of course this is coming from someone who had never done any running to speak of before April! It shouldn't take you long to get back in your groove.
  • ellepribro
    ellepribro Posts: 226 Member
    I'm relatively new too. My suggestion is that if you aren't ready to move on to the next week, don't. Take as much time as you need. I'm going to do a forth day of week one because I don't feel ready for week 2 yet.
  • Stlarenas
    Stlarenas Posts: 90 Member
    If you are struggling to finish a day - slow down.

    Someone here suggested listening to audio books or podcasts once you get to the longer runs. Whoever that was...THANK YOU!

    Just by switching from music to audio books, I slowed my pace down, and my mind focused on the story and not the run. I chose a book (11/22/63) that I have been wanting to read but never started because it is so long. Now I can't wait to go back out and run to hear the next chapter. In fact I am sometimes extending my walk/run just to hear more of the book. And that book is like 30 hrs long so I have motivation for lots more runs.
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    1) Get good shoes, ideally fitted for you and your gait.
    2) If you're having trouble with a day, run slower

    This and also don't be intimidated by what is coming the next week. You may think that you aren't ready to progress but you will probably surprise yourself :)

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