So you want to start running

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  • strawberry1969
    strawberry1969 Posts: 1,476 Member
    Bump
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Excellent!! :drinker:
  • Supadoopafly
    Supadoopafly Posts: 248 Member
    Would it be possible to make this post a sticky?
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    Bump for later. Thanks for posting this. :flowerforyou:
  • sgreene87
    sgreene87 Posts: 323 Member
    Bump so I can refer to this again. Thanks for the great advice!
  • jellybellykelly
    jellybellykelly Posts: 6 Member
    bump for later reference... thank you!
  • justmytype
    justmytype Posts: 117 Member
    Wanting to get back into running after long hiatus. This is great info...thanks!!!
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    This is an incredible write up, bump for it to appear on my feed.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
    bumpity bump! I want to read this later:)
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    I'd also like to add that I hear from a lot of people who think that they are too fat to run. They try it, it's hard, and they think that the reason is due to weight. It's not, running is just hard when you start. There is no way around it. The advice from OP is universal, because the issues are universal. Slow down, be patient, it WILL get easier.

    When I started a year and a half ago, I weighed about 70lbs more than I do now. Since then, I have gone from agonizing through the 30 second intervals in a C25K program to my planned run today, which is about 13 miles. They won't be 13 miles that I struggle through, either. There will be times, of course (stupid hills), but most of it I will thoroughly enjoy. It really does get easier. Just stick with it and make it through the first few weeks. Don't add too much too soon (guilty). The running has made to my cardiovascular health is amazing. My blood pressure at my last checkup was around 107/67, not too shabby for a woman who still weighs over 200 lbs. Even better, I've found an activity that I dearly love and makes me feel alive.
  • beaches61
    beaches61 Posts: 154 Member
    In to read more later.
  • random_user75
    random_user75 Posts: 157 Member
    My weak glutes and I are in!
  • elka67
    elka67 Posts: 268 Member
    thank u
  • AMKelleyRN
    AMKelleyRN Posts: 3 Member
    Awesome post! I started running a few months ago, and have had several set backs, but this information is really helpful. Physiologically we are designed as hunters/runners. We are at the top of the food chain! Anyone is capable of doing this (with respect to health issues) its just a matter of tapping in to one's willpower to do so!
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I always thought that I can't run due to knee pain. Started very slow by walking then adding in running a little at a time. Now no pain and usually run 5 to 6 days a week. It really helped my weight loss and fitness level. I now love running. Great advice from the OP another source if that doesn't do it for you is "The little red book of running" by Scott Douglas
  • cpiton
    cpiton Posts: 380 Member
    Bump to read later. Thanks, OP :flowerforyou:
  • Jymolloy18
    Jymolloy18 Posts: 3
    I have always ran but I never challenged myself..:smile: I want to do a 5K
  • luckygirl134
    luckygirl134 Posts: 42 Member
    Thanks for this! I just started training to run my first 5K and this is very helpful!
  • warriorprincessdi
    warriorprincessdi Posts: 617 Member
    bump!
  • Lifeisgood4
    Lifeisgood4 Posts: 120 Member
    Bump
  • krawhitham
    krawhitham Posts: 831 Member
    I started running competitively as a child. I've literally probably ran a million miles.

    My advice is START SLOW. It's just like being on a weight loss journey - slow and steady & stick to what you can handle (for me it was lots of walking at first) and you'll do it healthy and won't get frustrated or discouraged :)
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I'd also like to add that I hear from a lot of people who think that they are too fat to run. They try it, it's hard, and they think that the reason is due to weight. It's not, running is just hard when you start. There is no way around it. The advice from OP is universal, because the issues are universal. Slow down, be patient, it WILL get easier.

    This. A thousand times this. If it's hard, it's because you are going too fast. It's not because you are fat or old or genetically incapable. It just takes time. And you will give yourself the time by slowing down.
  • Oh_Em_Jayyy
    Oh_Em_Jayyy Posts: 56 Member
    tagging for later reference!
  • ayalowich
    ayalowich Posts: 242 Member
    As someone who has run for 25+ years, I just want to say bravo. I had assumed that I would find tons to disagree with her, but you basically nailed it.

    FWIW, I'm probably an overstrider (or have been told I am) but would say that if you are comfortable with your stride and don't have injuries, then just stick with what works. I look at my long legs and stride as an advantage.

    Bumping this so more can see it. Even experienced runners can learn something.
  • Spadhnik
    Spadhnik Posts: 130 Member
    Nice summary for new runners! Thanks for the post
  • Limeycat
    Limeycat Posts: 249 Member
    Bump for the wisdom
  • varuca1
    varuca1 Posts: 42 Member
    Great post!
  • twinlikeme
    twinlikeme Posts: 32 Member
    Bump :)
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    Still wondering why this hasn't been pinned.
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    in for future tips

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