So you want to start running
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why is running such a thing?
puts on shoes- goes out side... runs.
Why are we over thinking EVERYTHING. it's running.
that being said- great post/write up.
Why is lifting such a thing?
Pick something heavy up. Put it down.
And yet so many people offer advice on that topic and suggest programs and ways to do it.
Huh.
:huh:
no i ask the same thing on that too... when I see them my first thought is "pick up the thing" put down the thing.. but to the same effect- there are many ways to do that- there aren't many ways to run other than to get out there and do it.
I'm not really trying to be an *kitten*- but asking for programming is different than asking about doing the thing LOL. programming is different to me than just lifting- or just running.
But no- I ask that as well when I see people ask about how do I weight lift- my first thought is "pick it up the thing- and then put it down" LOL
Its all good, but pretty much every day I see some sort of post along the lines of "I just started running and now my shin/knee/arch hurts", and we all write the same words over and over again for how to fix that, because it is basically always one of the issues in addressed in this post. Its nice to have something to link to that explains it all.0 -
This is great and needs to get pinned to the top of the Fitness and Exercise section. Wonderful summary.0
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Great post! Especially for us newbies!0
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I agree, this need to be pinned to the top of the section!0
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Thanks for taking the time to write and post this :flowerforyou:
I have been contemplating C25K, and this is a lot of useful info!0 -
Thank you!0
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Thank you! Tomorrow is Week 2 Day 2 of c25k for me. I have committed to run a 5K in June. I am 47 years old, 5' 2", and 230 pounds. I have never run in my life. This is very helpful to me!3
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I almost never peruse the message boards here, and today I just happened to poke around.
This. Is. Wonderful.
THANK YOU!!!!!0 -
Just stay at home and watch TV from the couch.1
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I have a question.. I've been running for about a year now and doing other workouts.
My endurance has improved but my time just doesn't seem to be improving.
Cardiovascularly speaking, I'm still very weak. I blame that on me smoking from age 13-30. Yes I started young sigh.
My heartrate is high when I'm just trying to maintain pace (175bpm and climbing) I have to slow down a lot to get my heartrate down.
Any suggestions or words of wisdom?
What is your weekly running schedule like? How many days/miles how fast etc..1 -
why is running such a thing?
puts on shoes- goes out side... runs.
Why are we over thinking EVERYTHING. it's running.
that being said- great post/write up.
Why is lifting such a thing?
Pick something heavy up. Put it down.
And yet so many people offer advice on that topic and suggest programs and ways to do it.
Huh.
:huh:
no i ask the same thing on that too... when I see them my first thought is "pick up the thing" put down the thing.. but to the same effect- there are many ways to do that- there aren't many ways to run other than to get out there and do it.
I'm not really trying to be an *kitten*- but asking for programming is different than asking about doing the thing LOL. programming is different to me than just lifting- or just running.
But no- I ask that as well when I see people ask about how do I weight lift- my first thought is "pick it up the thing- and then put it down" LOL
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:drinker:
Its all good, but pretty much every day I see some sort of post along the lines of "I just started running and now my shin/knee/arch hurts", and we all write the same words over and over again for how to fix that, because it is basically always one of the issues in addressed in this post. Its nice to have something to link to that explains it all.
yeah I see it to- I stay out of those for various reasons... you're better than me- I can stomach the lifting ones most of the time (sometimes I can't)- but my brain goes to the same place for both answers!
But I do agree- having it all written out to reference is good- and it is a great write up-but I still want to say JUST GO RUN LOL Much like occasionally I say JUST GO LIFT stop over thinking it. sigh- we were all young and naive once too and someone helped us then- can't be to mad- had to learn somewhere!!!)
(yes I'm a snarky dry- sarcastic person in real life too- all day LOL)0 -
Great write up.
Would like to add that when you start out if you can find a running buddy/group at or just slightly above your level then they are worth their weight in gold.0 -
Bump!1
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Good info! Thank you!0
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Awesome...
...and in.
ETA: I used the "too much, too fast, too soon" method to get into running a couple of years ago...
...and then I did a lot of work to address my PF.0 -
well done....in0
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why is running such a thing?
puts on shoes- goes out side... runs.
Why are we over thinking EVERYTHING. it's running.
that being said- great post/write up.
Why is EVERY POST YOU MAKE talking down to people?0 -
Edit to add "listen to Carson and/or the Daves" and pin this0
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Edit to add "listen to Carson and/or the Daves" and pin this
ha! noted and edited, or would be edited if I could
Anyway, specific questions? Ask here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/94-long-distance-runners
And listen to Carson/the Daves0
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