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Running ... advice please

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  • stepmark
    stepmark Posts: 48 Member
    I started in late August 2012 on MFP and Jogging; the below helped me:
    1) Go to: http://www.mapmyrun.com/ sign up and then find your neighborhood and map out a short route (say .5 mile).
    2) Buy good running shoes, everyone has different selections for their feet, it might take you a couple of shoe brands to find yours. Note: buy at least a 1/2 to one full size larger running shoe than your normal shoe size...when you jog/run your feet expand and you'll need that extra room.
    3) Jog (not 'run') as far as you can on your route in step 1); then walk to catch your breathe; then jog again as far as you can, then walk to catch your breathe. Repeat for as long as you can (goal could be: at least 30 minutes to 45 minutes).
    4) repeat step 3) at least 3 times a week.
    5) log everything you eat in MFP :)

    I read a quote on MFP that really helped me...."Your mind will give out before your legs will...". I hate 'running' or jogging and I keep reminding myself everytime I go jogging..."Your mind will give out before your legs will".

    It's taken me 3 weeks, but I can now Jog 5k without walking to catch my breathe.

    You can do it!
  • Stefanny91
    Stefanny91 Posts: 223 Member
    bump
  • TKCG74
    TKCG74 Posts: 9 Member
    i am currently running with 4 girls that want to do do the couch to 5k. I am kinda of their coach. It is working for them. They don't love it but, it is working. If you can find someone to run/suffer with, it hepls alot. Remember, mind over matter and pain. Good luck and see you on the road.
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