Any non runners just get up and run one day?
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I did and I tore up my feet and my ankles. Heel spurs, shin splints, plantar fascitis and more. I ended up limping for almost 3 years. Start SLOW. Trust me. We are not kids anymore. I'm still not where I want to be. Try the C25K and go easy on yourself.0
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4 and a half years ago my husband had never run in his life. He used to laugh at people out running from the luxury of his car and thought they were mad. Then one day when he was trying to lose weight he decided to try it. He ran around the block and was absolutely knackered but bless him he's a stubborn guy and he kept at it until it got easier then he starting going further and further and further. To cut a long story short since then he had enter 5 10km races, 3 half marathon's and on Saturday we are off to Paris as he is running the marathon. he never thought he'd be a runner but will now admit being slightly addicted to it.0
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I am not a runner, but decided last year I was going to try. Now I LOVE it. Just start with intervals (as others said, download a C25K app and go from there). Less than a year ago I could barely do a mile at a very slow pace. Now I am consistently doing 4 mile runs at (what runners might still consider a slow pace) an average of 10 minute miles. I did 2 5K's last year, and have 3 this year plus I am training for a 10k.
My 2014 goal is to run a half marathon.0 -
I still don't consider myself a runner... but can not do 3-5 miles holding a 8 minute pace... 1 mile in 7 minutes... I started last September 90 pounds heavier and could not run 100 yards... would run 1 block walk a block... took me two months to get to a mile... I have leveled off on the distance... I ussually run 3 miles at a time now... I get board...
I still do not look forward to running... but am keeping at it...0 -
I live out in the country and am a little afraid of loose dogs, no one has their dog on a leash out by me. I see people running all the time and am assuming they survive but I have to admit this is my biggest fear.
Get pepper spray for the dog issue, better to have it and not need it and all that.
As for how I started running, I was incredibly out of shape and overweight so I started with walking because there wasn't much else I could do without hurting myself. I did a lot of my walking at night. It was horribly boring so at some point I thought to myself, 'hey what is it like to go hauling *kitten* down the street when you weigh over 220 pounds?'
I found out it felt great. For about five seconds. Then I thought I was going to die. But I worked my way up from there and now I really love running (especially when I have some good music on the MP3 player).
However I listened to my spine and joints then and still do now. If my muscles give me grief I'm apt to keep going, but if my spine and joints hurt I will walk, take a rest day, do weights or the bike or elliptical or something else.0 -
I sort of eased into it. I had a treadmill program with intervals alternating between increasing inclines at walking speeds and increasing running speeds on flat. I used to bump down the speed on the flat, so I could stay at a fast walk, but one day I just did the program as designed and realized I burned a lot more calories. Now, I actually increase the speed of the runs to sprints and the incline walks to jogging speeds.
This prompted me to set some other "running" goals to increase my 5k time, run for longer intervals, etc. So, I went from never, ever running, to trying to reach new running milestones...all because I decided to just do it one day and liked the resulting burn!
Best wishes on your running journey.0 -
several people have said it, but good shoes really are the most important thing! It's too easy to really hurt yourself when wearing older/ "broke-in" shoes. Just because they are comfortable doesn't mean they offer good support when running.
My first attempts at running I wore my favorite pair of shoes and 2 weeks later had horrible shin splints, my right hip was so sore I couldn't even lay down, and I had severe back and neck pain. I asked my chiropractor what was up, i felt like I'd been in another car wreck! He knew I was trying to run and asked how old my shoes were. 6 YEARS!!!
I went that day and bought a new pair of running shoes and the pain - ALL the pain- was gone in 2 days.
I was doing a c25k program through Nike and felt great! Now, I just have to get through the first five minutes of it and I'm good to go as long as I want. I don't like to go more than a few miles though- I feel like I'm just wearing out my knees at that point.0 -
I am currently doing Insanity and am thinking I'd like to add something else to my routine, and was thinking about taking up running. The problem is - I dont run. I dont even walk - well I do walk but you know what I mean. So was any one an anti runner and now someone that enjoys running? Did you just put on some sneakers one day and start running? My street is a mile long, I was thinking about running there and back, is a mile a good start?
Me..I hated running, even the very thought of doing it as a sustainable exercise. i did walking, cycling, everything except running and swimming ( because I can't swim..).
I started and gave up c25k on FIVE separate occasions, and eventually gave it one final chance. this time I forced my way through it and have learned to become a long distance runner. I LOVE it, I LOVE it for the sheer resolve it demands from you and for the steep learning curve, and especially for the rewards it brings.
Running is now every bit a part of my life as watching TV, using the internet, hanging out with friends, etc etc.0 -
I believe that's how we all started.
I crawled, I walked, I ran.0 -
I read on facebook my cousin who has MS ran 8 miles on a "training" run. At the time, I had never ran a mile in my life. This motivated me to start the Couch 2 5k and 3 years later I just ran my first full marathon. I couldn't imagine not running now.0
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I read on facebook my cousin who has MS ran 8 miles on a "training" run. At the time, I had never ran a mile in my life. This motivated me to start the Couch 2 5k and 3 years later I just ran my first full marathon. I couldn't imagine not running now.
what an awesome reason to start!0 -
Yes.
I was never a runner and used to hate running when I was forced to run cross country during my high school times. Never run again after high school.
But now I enjoy it a lot.
A little less than 3 month ago, 2nd week of January 2013, I just suddenly decided to try out running (to improve my health) and have not stopped since.
My first day ran was 0.4 mile. And gradually improved within these 3 months. Now my longest is 7 miles and routinely run 3 - 4 miles almost everyday.
It's very important to learn how to run right. Otherwise injuries await you or you won't enjoy running.
Here is my little experience:
1. A good pair running shoes that fit your style. Preferably half size bigger.
2. Run at comfortable pace. Don't run too fast too far too soon. Don't let yourself run out of breathe. Slow down when it is about to happen. If you can find the right pace, you can run really long with that pace.
3. Go for distance first, do not worry about speed.
4. Land on middle of your foot.
5. Downhills can hurt your knee. Avoid them or don't go too fast.
6. keep yourself well hydrated before, during and after.
7. I used a heart rate monitor + cell phone app. Tracking heart rate allows you to pace yourself and compare results. It's really good as you know how well you perform and can slow down when working out too hard.
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Yes. And I failed miserably. My legs hurt and my heart burned. I tried a second time and failed again. Didn't last longer than a few minutes.
One day, on Facebook, I wrote about how bad of a runner I was and what a hard time I had. A local runner, that I knew from a past kickboxing class we took together, offered to take me on a run so she could show me what to do. She helped SO MUCH! I didn't know her that well, but she ran right beside me and we did a small 3k bicycle path. It was no sweat for her, she was a marathon runner, but she was there to help me.
It turns out, I was running way too fast and with way too much impact (My feet were landing too hard on the ground). She showed me that if I wanted to run a distance, I had to do almost what felt like a very slow jog; shorter strides and land light on my feet. Land on my heels instead of on flat feet or the balls of my feet (This advice differs runner by runner of course). This advice really helped me and my run felt so much better! I ran another few 3Ks with her and another woman, and eventually went on my own.
I've worked up to 5k so far, but I haven't tried for more mostly because I'm too lazy to go online and figure out how many kilometres new routes would be.0 -
I do like the couch 2 5k program, thank you to all that recommended it. I am feeling some pain in my shins and my neck, which I thought was really odd because I've never had neck pain before, not even while doing insanity. Maybe I do just need different sneakers, right now I have the Nike Torch I think they're called. my shins still hurt and its been 2 days.
day 1 I did 1.86 miles
day 2 I did 2.12 miles - but not as fast.
My average pace has been about 10 minute per mile.
Oh and what do you know day 2 - 2 dogs chased me down the street I KNEW that was going to happen! The owner came running out and asked me to stop running so he could catch his dogs, I was not happy and a little bit terrified, they chased me right in the street. I'm glad none of us were hit =(0 -
So yesterday wasn't quite as good as my first two days, but I did run even though it was POURING out. Honestly I kind of liked it. My sneakers were soaked though but other than that it was pretty awesome.0
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I do like the couch 2 5k program, thank you to all that recommended it. I am feeling some pain in my shins and my neck, which I thought was really odd because I've never had neck pain before, not even while doing insanity. Maybe I do just need different sneakers, right now I have the Nike Torch I think they're called. my shins still hurt and its been 2 days.
day 1 I did 1.86 miles
day 2 I did 2.12 miles - but not as fast.
My average pace has been about 10 minute per mile.
Oh and what do you know day 2 - 2 dogs chased me down the street I KNEW that was going to happen! The owner came running out and asked me to stop running so he could catch his dogs, I was not happy and a little bit terrified, they chased me right in the street. I'm glad none of us were hit =(
On the dog thing: look at that as a success because you met your fear head on, and everything was fine. I'm terrified of dogs when I'm out (I'm a speed walker considering running). Last month 2 dogs came running out at me, and I yelled for them to stop and go home. It freaking worked! =-O I was terrified to go by there the next day, but I kept telling myself that I won, and there's no need to be afraid. I've got to get some pepper spray one of these days.
Keep at it. You're doing great!0 -
UPDATE - started week 3 yesterday on couch to 5k. Cannot believe I ran for 3 minutes!! I actually really love it!0
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I did, I was living in a small town with not many gym / sport options but I wanted to get fit so I tried running. I'd hated running before that and it did take me a few months to consider myself 'a runner' but it's amazing how quickly you do improve. Start off with a mile and try to stretch it further each time. Go regularly and you'll be looking like a pro in no time.
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UPDATE - started week 3 yesterday on couch to 5k. Cannot believe I ran for 3 minutes!! I actually really love it!
Great! Keep it up!!!0 -
You could try one of these apps out there... the couch to 5K.
Personally, yes, I just threw on some shoes and started running and made it a point to run further each time. I also invested in a good heart rate monitor and like to keep my HR in a certain zone while I run. I can go months without running and then just go out and run several miles. Running isn't for everyone, and I don't love it like some people do, but in my eyes its the least amount of time to burn the most amount of calories for me.0 -
Yep, I did exactly that.
Just get up one day and do it, see how far you make it. Then try to beat your distance/time every time.
Pretty much how I started and just continued to increase the running time between walking each day until I built up my stamina.0 -
So yesterday I did W3D2 - I did awesome, had my best time and pace. Only this time I was chased by GOATS!!! Yes! Goats! The farmer down the street let his goats roam free for whatever reason and when they saw me coming started charging. Thank god he was out there and was able to help me. I was terrified. I can laugh about it now because seriously who gets chased by goats but oh my God I was scared.0
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I used to think that "going for a run" was the stupidest thing anyone on the planet could possibly do. I didn't understand why you would want to inflict that kind of misery on yourself. Plus, it was pointless. Why run out miserably in one direction, only to return miserably over the same ground? That was crazy.
But for some reason one day I did decide to try to Couch to 5k program. The run/walk system helped me a lot because I didn't feel like I was about to die when I went for a run.
And--surprise!--when you've worked up enough endurance to actually DO a decent run, it ends up being really nice. I don't know of anything that is better for overall mental health and mood. And it makes your legs tone right up. Delightful!
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