What to do BEFORE you start!

rduhlir · December 2013

likitisplit · December 2013

That's an amazing compilation!

rduhlir · December 2013

http://www.runnersworld.com/beginners/the-starting-line-proper-running-form

Proper form video on Runner's World.

shiela1963 · December 2013

My Pastor mentioned this in our service this morning, not making any promises, but with the good weather and my CLOTHES rack "treadmill" available, I am going to work on getting a schedule in order and see what happens.

rduhlir · December 2013

My Pastor mentioned this in our service this morning, not making any promises, but with the good weather and my CLOTHES rack "treadmill" available, I am going to work on getting a schedule in order and see what happens.

All it takes is 3 days a week, 30 minutes each. So you only have to devote 90 minutes a week to this. Completely doable.

C25K running plans are available on coolrunning.com or on runner's world

spookyjo · December 2013

Great info thanks, bumping to add to my topics, starting this wk.

brentford5 · January 2014

Have just found this, some great info to help! Just completed week one day 1 today!

Harrisonsauntie · January 2014

Starting (again) next week. Going to run Tu, Thus, Sun

KeysGirl23 · January 2014

I have a question: Do you stretch before, after or both? I keep reading different philosophies on this.

rduhlir · January 2014

Dynamic stretch during or after warm-up. So knee lifts, leg kicks, arm circles, torso bends, the types of stretches that loosen your arms and legs, help get your blood flowing to the area.

Static stretch after the run. These are the typical butterfly stretches, or downward dog stretches that you are used to. These help to not only cool down the muscle, but elongate the muscle and allow for lactic acid to more easily drain from the areas. This should not be done before exercise, as stretching the muscle when it hasn't properly been used can actually cause muscle fatigue.

tfleischer · January 2014

This is great info. I am at the beginning of Week 3, but have not been able to do anything since Monday because I have a cold or something. Good to know I can take it easy on myself!

trainerwannabe · January 2014

Fantastic thread! LOVE all of the information!! :flowerforyou:

I started an 8-week running program (5K Runner App) 6 weeks ago and am now working on Week 5/Day 2. I began the program as a way to keep myself motivated through the holidays. Truthfully, I never thought of myself as a runner - especially because of my size - I weighed 205 in the beginning. But I really needed something to keep me "on track" and focused through the holidays. This program did the trick and then some (down 15 pounds). I actually feel like an athlete. I am now able to run/walk and finish a 5K in 51:10. Who knew?

Totally looking forward to finishing the program, increasing my time and then start running "with the big boys!"

Always looking for friends who are interested in running. Good luck to everyone!

likitisplit · January 2014

Good for you! That's very similar to my story. So far, in the last year, I've completed 2 5ks, a 10k and a half marathon.

misfitsgurl08 · January 2014

Just found this group! Really looking forward to starting this since I plan on doing a Color Run 5k this year. Im a little nervous though, I broke both my ankles August 2012 and I still feel like I have issues with them every now and then. =/ But hoping this is an easy enough start to get me back into running.

Always looking for great people and motivation, so add me if youd like

shell13b · January 2014

I started the 5k app yesterday. I was proud of myself that I completed EVERY 1 min. run

Waking up this morning I felt refreshed and better about myself. So glad that there is a group on here doing the same thing!

likitisplit · January 2014

Welcome to the group, Shell! The first day is a major milestone, so Congratulations!

rebornat45 · January 2014

Hi everyone, I have always hated running because It makes me feel like I want to die. Last autumn I was walking so fast and for such distances that I actually took flight a few times. Though, it felt like I was going to die, I did like how amazing I felt after I got home and collapsed :-) - I seriously want to pursue running and have downloaded the app on my new iphone. It is winter here, with lots of snow, (another thing I hate). I do not want to go outside until the spring so my question is this: Can I do the couch to 5K programming inside running and walking inplace? Has anyone done this? Any advise or thoughts are much appreciated.

likitisplit · January 2014

While "100 ups" are great exercise for building form, you really need to run to learn to run. Especially since a major challenge for you will be pacing yourself.

. When you start running, go as slowly as you can...and then slow down some more.

muppetlane · February 2014

Exactly what I needed

thanks for posting.

desireecl · February 2014

Thank you for all of the amazing information and support. I feel like I have started and quit C25k a million times in the past 5 years or so, usually around week 3, but here I am ready to give it another go. I haven't set a specific start date yet, but it will probably be in a month or so. I strongly prefer running outdoors where I can vary my pace more easily than on a treadmill, but I have to wait for the snow to clear up a bit (it has been a very snowy winter here in MA) so I can use the high school track and the bike path on a consistent basis. I have used and enjoyed Robert Ullery's podcasts for running (based on coolrunning.com) He incorporates different music each week, tells you when to walk/run, and is supportive and motivating w/o being saccharine. Definitely looking fwd to a fresh start and success beyond week 3.

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