Any new RUNNERS?... or wise veterans :)

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    flynntrader wrote: »
    You can achieve better results with high intensity training and stay indoors.

    Staying indoors is overrated! :p

    (Although HIIT can be great and there are weather and safety concerns.)

    So many approaches to fitness! You have to consider what you want to train for, what suits your body, what fits your schedule, what you enjoy. Of course, runners like running, usually outdoors (but not always). Note that you can definitely do HIIT running workouts!
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    flynntrader wrote: »
    JustBia wrote: »
    flynntrader wrote: »
    Running is overrated

    Interesting. Why’s that?
    You can achieve better results with high intensity training and stay indoors.

    Please define "better".
  • JustBia
    JustBia Posts: 18 Member
    Agree other types of exercise, including HIIT, can be great to incorporate.

    Personally running/jogging I am seeing as more of an activity I want to enjoy and get the added benefits of fitness. It seems like a perfect way to get fresh air, clear the mind, and get a great workout all at once. Plus it’s free 🙌🏼
  • JustBia
    JustBia Posts: 18 Member
    I forgot to mention I also do spinning and love it. But spinning seems easier overall, though still challenging and a great workout.
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 702 Member

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    You can achieve better results with high intensity training and stay indoors. [/quote]

    I've been a runner on and off for 20 years. Nothing does as much for my mental and physical health as trail running.

    I will go out for hours, in all weather and feel better for it, since starting to train for an ultra both my weight and physical fitness have dramatically improved. My half hearted, bored witless gym efforts never did that.

    I understand it's not for you, but that doesn't mean it's not for everyone.
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    edited February 2020
    Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »
    The only thing better than running is talking about running. The only thing better than talking about running is arguing about running.

    That's why these threads are so great!

    Anyway, as a 50+ running newbie, I can recommend

    - joining a running club
    - cross training on elliptical or stationary bike (spin class)
    - resistance training for runners
    - rolling classes

    Have a blast!

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    But seriously... the suggestion to join a local running club can be a great one... there's so much benefit to being part of a larger running group/community.
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    I started c25k in February last year and completed in the planned 9 weeks. I had some trouble the first 3 weeks and learned that I was running too fast which was giving me hip and knee pain. Slowing down and taking extra rest days when needed helped a lot. You’ve received great advice. I’ll just highlight what has stood out to me over the past year.

    1. Slow speed - Conversational pace for the running segments. What I didn’t realize starting out was that conversational pace is what’s recommended for most of your training runs even after C25k. As your fitness level improves this pace will improve naturally.
    2. Shoes - being fitted is important. At a running store. By someone who actually runs.... The local running stores are often connected in the community as well and can tell you about running clubs in your area.
    3. Parkrun - once I was ready to actually run around other people I went to my local Parkrun to run. These people are amazing! I wish I had gone sooner. They are encouraging and walkers are welcome. If there is a Parkrun site near you, check them out. This was how I got connected with the local running communities.
    4. Running clubs - I ended up joining a local club after visiting Parkrun several times. I really enjoy it more than I thought I would. I still do most of my training runs alone, but I find that meeting with the group semi-regularly has benefited me.
  • ADSigMel
    ADSigMel Posts: 1 Member
    My 9-year-old daughter has recently joined the running club at her school, and they're doing a 5K in April. Unfortunately, this means that I'm apparently also doing a 5K in April, at her pouty-faced request. Did I mention that I hate running? Like, I would rather do wall sits for 3 hours than run for 3 minutes, I hate running so so much. I've always wanted to like it (and I'm really jealous of the people who love it), but I've just never been able to get to that point. I'm doing a Couch to 5K, though - I'm on week 2, and it's ok, I guess. I mean, I still hate running, but I'm trusting the process and hoping to be able to make it through the 5K in April without embarrassing my kid, at least.
  • JustBia
    JustBia Posts: 18 Member
    ADSigMel wrote: »
    My 9-year-old daughter has recently joined the running club at her school, and they're doing a 5K in April. Unfortunately, this means that I'm apparently also doing a 5K in April, at her pouty-faced request. Did I mention that I hate running? Like, I would rather do wall sits for 3 hours than run for 3 minutes, I hate running so so much. I've always wanted to like it (and I'm really jealous of the people who love it), but I've just never been able to get to that point. I'm doing a Couch to 5K, though - I'm on week 2, and it's ok, I guess. I mean, I still hate running, but I'm trusting the process and hoping to be able to make it through the 5K in April without embarrassing my kid, at least.

    Ahhhhh! I hear you. But in a way it’s a great thing too. 🙌🏼 on the dedication to your daughter and rooting her on. I hope your reunion with running, and the training consistency, makes you fall in love with the sport this time. It is coming slow for me but I may just be finding it.

    Let us know how it goes. ::reminding myself to research 5ks this weekend::
  • kaydensmom2009
    kaydensmom2009 Posts: 57 Member
    edited February 2020
    I’m a new runner. I started 6 weeks ago with a treadmill and could not even run 0.1 miles. I felt really ashamed because everywhere I read said you should be able to start running with a 1-2 miles as an easy beginning runner. I am at 2 miles now at a time and very gradually increasing each week.

    I was having problems with getting out of breath and endurance due to it but I noticed a huge change when I decreased the speed by 1 mph. I no longer felt completely winded and was able to go significantly further. My speed is pretty slow but I notice it increasing naturally by just continuing to run. I’m also short and overweight so I expect the speed to increase as weight comes off.

    In the beginning running 1 minute really was a challenge, and I can now run for over 20.
  • JustBia
    JustBia Posts: 18 Member
    edited February 2020
    kaydensmom2009 wrote: »
    I’m a new runner. I started 6 weeks ago with a treadmill and could not even run 0.1 miles. I felt really ashamed because everywhere I read said you should be able to start running with a 1-2 miles as an easy beginning runner. I am at 2 miles now at a time and very gradually increasing each week.

    I was having problems with getting out of breath and endurance due to it but I noticed a huge change when I decreased the speed by 1 mph. I no longer felt completely winded and was able to go significantly further. My speed is pretty slow but I notice it increasing naturally by just continuing to run. I’m also short and overweight so I expect the speed to increase as weight comes off.

    In the beginning running 1 minute really was a challenge, and I can now run for over 20.

    This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing! It sounds like you’re enjoying it too.

    I can also relate to feeling ashamed. But I think now, looking back, as long as we keep it moving and don’t let that be a hurdle we have every reason to be proud of the progress.

    Today I woke up at 730 on a Saturday and hit the park. I had every excuse to not do it this morning but I did and now feel amazing. It’s baby steps for me but as I track each day I’m noticing my distance and run-time increasing. So def the right direction!
  • annie5904
    annie5904 Posts: 84 Member
    Coach to 5 k Then take increasing your distance gradually. Take days off. Believe me I have learned this the hard way. Good luck. Annie

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