How did you start to run?
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sexybebe2012
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Hi runners. I'm wondering, did you begin running after walking got boring? Did you just start running from the beginning of your journey? I'd like to run. Right now I walk and jog till I cant anymore then slow it down to a walk again. Any advice?
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I would like to know this as well. I am walking now but would eventually like to start running.0
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Hi runners. I'm wondering, did you begin running after walking got boring? Did you just start running from the beginning of your journey? I'd like to run. Right now I walk and jog till I cant anymore then slow it down to a walk again. Any advice?
My love for running began in Army Basic training in 1984. Look into running programs such as Couch to 5k or Hal Higdon programs. I used the Hal Higdon half marathon program for my half last year and last week. Be consistent, don't increase your mileage by any more than 10% per week, vary your runs per week (i.e. trails, intervals, hills), stretch before and after each run and most of all, have fun! Good luck!0 -
i joined a training group at the end of January that prepared many level of runners for a 5K in March (6 week training). I went from not running, just walk/jogging to now running full 10ks, I'm still slow....but my endurance is getting better.0
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I highly recommend the Couch to 5K (C25K) program!! I have done races for almost 2 years and have always alternated walking and jogging. Just started the C25K program about 7 weeks ago and have been amazed at my progress. Hoping to be able to run (more like jogging in my case) the whole 5k without walking. I will then work on my speed. Good luck!0
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I agree with couch to 5k. It's such a great program!0
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Couch to 5K - I was bored with the gym and it was a program I could follow0
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I started with Couch to 5k. Then I met local runners and joined a local running group. Somewhere along the way I feel completely in love with running.0
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I started the C25k0
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I did the couch to 5k at first but got bored so I skipped to the last few weeks and then off I was....0
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...by taking one step at a time....
...by putting one foot in front of the other...
In all seriousness, I joined a learned to run clinic and haven't looked back since (well actually when I am crossing the road I look both ways).0 -
My brother helped push me into running. If you really want to run sign up for a race 8-10 weeks from now, like a 5k. You can prepare for a race of that distance in that time. That is really the only thing that keeps me running right now. Don't get me wrong I love running but my life is busy. Training takes time but it is worth it.0
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I used the couch 2 5K program and ran outside. It allows you to run to your playlist and running outside is more fun than on a treadmill. Running trails is fun too!0
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On your marks... get set..... GO!0
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I just kind of did my own thing. Started out walking for 5 minutes running for 1 minute, kept bumping it up. I now run on average 30 miles a week. I don't like running with other people. I like the alone time. But if you like being with people the running groups would probably fit you good. I started out on a treadmill and now would definitely prefer to be outside most days.0
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I hiked for a few months and then my friend recommended doing the Couch to 5k program. It was a pretty cool experience and I never thought that I would have been able to run 30 minutes without stopping. Here is the graph that we used. The first week is pretty easy but it gets harder.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vufPeZXIehA/T431lpswJ5I/AAAAAAAAJTA/EX-kCmvFl0I/s1600/Couch+to+5k.gif0 -
Couch to 5K!0
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I started running because I used to run in school and I LOVED it. Skipping rope is another thing I really want to get back into.
I used the C25K program to get started again. I'm still using it... week one just finished!!!0 -
i took a stop watched and just clocked how much i could run at first. its a great motivator to push yourself. i first started only being able to run about 2 minutes before i felt like i was gonna die. but it actually gets better quickly and after about a month i could jog 30 minutes (in cool weather) without stopping. great feeling0
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C25K. Check it out.0
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Definitely check out the c25k program- like everyone has already said!0
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