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  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    I'm just starting out, but I'm aiming for 3 times a week.
  • OLFATUG
    OLFATUG Posts: 393 Member
    I have never run a marathon, but I have run several 1/2 marathons. My body just sort of gives out at about 15 miles, though I would love to try to get there someday! :) If you have never run before then I would definitely recommend the C25K as a great starting point.

    Something that needs to be kept in mind by any new runner is that you are suddenly demanding a lot of your body, and you need to listen to what it has to say about it. I remember the first time I decided to run 10 miles, after running mostly 6 and 8s. My back starting barking at me, and my knees ached at 9 miles. I stubbornly pushed through to 10 and ended up taking a full week off to heal because I could barely walk without pain afterward.

    Every runner is different, just as every person is different. My personal opinion is that a new runner should always work towards a time goal rather than a distance goal, and learn how to breath. Coolrunning.com has a ton of useful information on it about getting going, and if you need anything feel free to send me a message. :)
  • angbieb
    angbieb Posts: 668 Member
    I guess I shouldn't have put I was "new" to running. I ran track in high school and last year I ran 6 miles 3times per week. Other than that I workout at the gym a lot!! So I'm in pretty good shape. Thank you for offering your advice if I need it! So Nice!! :wink:
    P.S. Do you have to paste your ticker everytime? Or is there a way to automatically get it to go on all your posts?


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  • KarmaxKitty
    KarmaxKitty Posts: 901 Member
    I guess I shouldn't have put I was "new" to running. I ran track in high school and last year I ran 6 miles 3times per week. Other than that I workout at the gym a lot!! So I'm in pretty good shape. Thank you for offering your advice if I need it! So Nice!! :wink:
    P.S. Do you have to paste your ticker everytime? Or is there a way to automatically get it to go on all your posts?


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    Right next to the my topics button there is a settings option. click that and the check the box that says show my ticker.
  • Mrsspinelli
    Mrsspinelli Posts: 2
    I like to do high intensity interval training on the treadmill at least 3 days a week.

    Walk 5 min
    Incline at 8% run 9mph 30 sec on 30 sec off for 10 min
    walk 5 min
    Incline at 9% run 9mph 30 sec. on 30 sec. off for 10 min
    Walk 5 min
    Incline 10% run 9mph 30 sec on 30 sec. off for 10 min
    Walk 5 min

    I also take USANA's multi-vitamin called Essentials and their BiOmega fish oil. I have noticed a huge difference in my energy level from these vitamins. For those of you who don't take vitamins regularly, I would highly recommend it! It is nutrition at the cellular level. Take a look www.nikkic.usana.com
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