Help Please i need tips

MrsKaylaDixon

how can i get my fatty *kitten* to run ... i want to run .. i want to run bad but im a slow jog at best because im so out of shape .... any advice or tips?

magentamorbid

When I first decide to go out and run, I did but only managed about 10 seconds of running then half hour walking. I'd get side cramps and shin splints. Now I can push myself, although I still only last a few minutes of jogging.
The best way is to do a steady jog for longer amounts of time to build up your stamina. I also learned how to control my breathing and foot placement during this time. I would even run from lamp post to lamp post, then walk to the next one, and repeat for half hour to an hour. Then the next day I'd run past two lamp posts, walk past one and repeat.
I'm by no means an expert, this is just how I did it. Also make sure you have a sports bra and running shoes, I used to run in converse and had a shoddy sports bra (ouch!)

Good luck with it!

farsteve

I think magen sort of hit it on the head. You have to walk before you can run. Try walking 5 minutes and jogging 1 minute for may 30 minutes and 3 or 4 times a week. Can't do a minute jogging, walk 5.5 minutes, jog 30 seconds. You get the idea.

In a week to 10 days or so, start walking 4.5 minutes and jogging 1.5 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 4 minutes and jogging 2 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 3.5 minutes and jogging 2.5 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 3 minutes and jogging 3 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 2.4 minutes and jogging 3.5 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 2 minutes and jogging 4 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 1.5 minutes and jogging 4.5 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking 1 minute and jogging 5 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, start walking .5 minute and jogging 5.5 minutes for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, jog the entire 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, jog 35 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, jog 40 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

In another week to 10 days, jog 45 minutes 3 or 4 times a week.

blobby10

Follow the C25K programme. Its fab for increasing your running speed as you push yourself that bit more, knowing you have a rest coming up!