Running/Jogging help please...

codykitty

Hi! I am very interested in running or jogging, I used to jog 4-8 miles 3 days a week when I was 17, but needless to say I am not 17 anymore. I am curious about the health risks, I don't want to get hurt etc. What are the best shoes etc...has anyone started running after a long hiatus? I could use any advise or tips!

codykitty

Hi! I am very interested in running or jogging, I used to jog 4-8 miles 3 days a week when I was 17, but needless to say I am not 17 anymore. I am curious about the health risks, I don't want to get hurt etc. What are the best shoes etc...has anyone started running after a long hiatus? I could use any advise or tips!

Nich0le

I prefer asics, and I didn't start running until I was 36, oh I am 36 Shoes are a matter of personal preference though. I don' t like nike at all but mizano, brooks, new balance, adidas and asics all make good running shoes. for running shoe finders you can go to runnersworld.com and find the shoes that may best fit your feet.

With any new program you have the risk of injury.

coolrunning.com has a the Couch to 5K program available, you can just print it. Designed to get you from couch to a 5k in 9 weeks and then to use as a tool to get faster etc.

It is working great for my daughter. She ended up in physcial therapy for a hip injury from cross country and had to start retraining and this is one of the programs her physical therapist recommended for her.

Good luck :flowerforyou:

LuckyLeprechaun

i love my asics gels, ad the couch to 5K is a great way to get back into running (or begin if you never were a runner-like me) I started a 12-week couch to 5K around thanksgiving, and on February 1, I ran the 5K, ad i was sore a lot, but never injured, and it felt GREAT!!!!!

i bought some saucony shoes, thinking my asics were getting a little old, and they did not have the arch support and I ended up running in my asics-

cristy333

I would strongly suggest going to a specialty running store for your shoes. They usually have stores that are just for runners. In the store, they will watch your walk without shoes, have you try on shoes and run on a treadmill or on the ground and make sure they are fitting properly. Usually running shoes cost me about $90-120, but that is the most critical equipment, so it's important not to skimp on them.

For good tips for beginners, i would check out www.runnersworld.co.uk They have loads of beginners tips and some actual guides on interval training you can do for all sorts of races that can get you started.

I think the most important tips for runners is to not worry about speed, listen to your body and just be consistent in getting in the running miles. Once you've been at it a while, you can work on speed if you are thinking of doing it competitively.

Also, i think most will agree that running outside is much more enjoyable than the treadmill, but i started on the treadmill since i just needed to focus on getting the time in. Once i started hitting the road, it got much harder for me to drag myself to the gym to do my treadmill runs during the week.

Enjoy! :flowerforyou:

Shannon023

I prefer New Balance or Saucony's, but I agree with going to a running store to be fitted correctly. From my personal experience, I've never had a good experience with Nike's. They rub blisters & fall apart quickly. :grumble:

Good luck! You'll be glad when you get back into it, it's addicting! :flowerforyou:

codykitty

Thanks! You guys are awesome!!!