Jogging for beginners

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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    It may sound silly but I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone.

    this i like.

    sign up for a race. find a 5k or something that is 6 months from now. it'll give you a goal to be ready for. i don't care if you finish last, and you shouldn't either. the only thing you should be concerened about is running that race and finishing with a smile on your face.
  • xkimberlee007
    xkimberlee007 Posts: 44 Member
    Music is a must for me, keeps you from thinking about how long you have been jogging.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Start Couch to 5K. That's the best program for a new runner. Don't run too fast, though. This program is more about distance than speed.

    Totally this! ^^^^


    C25k completely changed my life and habits, no joke!
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    It may sound silly but I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone.

    this i like.

    sign up for a race. find a 5k or something that is 6 months from now. it'll give you a goal to be ready for. i don't care if you finish last, and you shouldn't either. the only thing you should be concerened about is running that race and finishing with a smile on your face.

    I agree on both accounts. In addition to this,
    1. Get a couple of good sports bras, not the pull over your head things but ones that have actual sizes, cover, hook in the back and have adjustable straps ( I like these...http://www.championusa.com/workout-clothes/sports-bras-43553--1/maximum-support-bras/champion-shape-scoopback-full-figure-underwire-sports-bra). Along these same lines, I wear a compression tank under my t-shirt so I don't feel all jiggly. I'm pretty small now (that wasn't always the case), but I have some loose skin and such that feels less cumbersome if it is held in. :)

    2. Get shoes that fit well and have suficient support. I reccomend going to a running store for the first pair to make sure you are getting what you need. After that you can use Zappos or on-line ordering if you'd like, but local shops give runners personal attention and great tips...

    3. Go into it with a positive attitude. Change is difficult and scary sometimes, but look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. It isn't something you have to suffer through it is something you can do. Don't compare yourself to other. Walk if you need to walk. Many days I run 5-6 miles just fine, but there are still days when I just can't get through 2 without stopping. It's okay.
  • ataylorgardner
    ataylorgardner Posts: 203 Member
    When I first started I would warm up for 4-5 minutes then I would jog for 30 seconds, walk for 2 minutes, jog 30 seconds, walk 2 minutes etc. Then I would move up to walk 3 minutes jog 1 minute, repeat. Eventually working my way up to jogging full on. If you are looking for a program to help and like zombies there is an app called zombies 5k. Its similar to zombies run but more for beginners. Similar to the couch to 5k but with a zombie apocalypse story to go along with it.
  • kmoore02
    kmoore02 Posts: 167 Member
    Like many of the others, I started with C25k and fell in love with it! I ran my first 5k about 5 weeks into the program at over 300 lbs! It's been almost 2 years since I've been running and I've already run 3 half marathons and I signed up for a full marathon in May. I've learned a lot about how to run: run at your pace, learn the proper mechanics to be an efficient runner and that will determine the shoe for you, the proper stretching to eliminate knee discomfort.

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