Running Questions

1) Yes. And that's accomplished by many slow miles over time.

2) Losing juice (or glycogen, w/e) varies from person to person. I lose it after 2.5hrs running, but to the extent of impaired speed, not the ability to "run."

When you can, run outside and see what your mile time really is.

I began running 10mths ago and couldn't run for longer then 90 seconds without stopping for a walk break. I was presistant with doing as much as i could and the progress is astounding. I ran 94km's in the month of January and am training for my first half marathon.

Don't compare yourself to others, compare to your last run. And get off the dreadmill!!!

Also want to add that I strongly believe in 10/1's for any distance over 5k. Run 10mins walk 1min.

I can do a 5k without stopping to walk but since I follow 10/1 I'm not really sure how far I could go. Also, I'm a slow runner but that doesn't bother me one bit. A mile is a mile, wether its a 10min mile or 15min mile. My ave pace is 7:30km

Do you guys think the treadmill is easier/harder than running outside?

Wont be able to run outside ATLEAST for a few weeks. Still snow everywhere and too cold. I can't handle running in the cold. It hurts my chest way too bad.

How long have you guys been running for?

I believe so. I'm only a new to running too - I started outdoors running on the 2/2. I highly suggest if you decide to go outside to get a 5K program. It gradually builds you up over time.

Some things to remember:
Breathe, breathe, breathe. Focus on your breath.
Slow down if you need too, even if it's a jog or just a fast walk.
Use something like RunKeeper to track your run/walk. When you see you went further or have a faster pace you feel so proud!

Don't give up, I am jogging at 90 seconds right now but last week I only did 60 seconds per running interval.

I agree with most everyone who has posted. I started on the treadmill before running outside. It takes time to build up endurance to run faster. I started out running a 9:30-10 min mile depending on how far I was running. Since then I have worked my way to running a 8:30-9 min mile most of the time. I am actually working on slowing myself down for longer runs. It took me about 3 years to get there. My speed has picked up as I have added miles to my running. I don't do speed work or hills(on purpose at least. My whole neighborhood is hills so I guess I inadvertently do them all the time :-) )

As far as running outside or treadmill being better. Personally I like running outside and live in an area where I can run most of the winter outside. The cold doesn't bother me and if it gets really cold (less than 20 degrees) it doesn't last and I can run when it's a tad warmer. I can't run nearly as long on a treadmill as I can outside. When I transitioned from the treadmill to outside, I had a hard time. Some people don't have as hard a time as I did. Some people swear by running outside and some people swear by treadmill running. Do what is best for you!!

Are you saying just make it so that I am doing a 5K when I am able to go outside and run? Little confused on what you meant.

I simple meant get an app that trains you do to 5K first - for instance I use C25K. I also have Zombies, Run 5K (haven't used it yet).

What do you mean you are jogging at 90 seconds? Like you jog that then stop or what do you mean? A little thrown off :P

With the program you do a certain amount of time running/jogging and then you walk. If you went with C25K your first 3 sessions will be 8 lots of 60 seconds of running/jogging and 90 seconds of walking I believe.

In my experience, the fastest way to become a stronger runner is hill work (fartleks or repeats). Couple that with strength training (6 RM of SLDLs, calf raises, and squats) and whatever core work one can fit in, miles will just fly by.

Of course all this assumes that one has followed the ultimate, cardinal rule of running: get fitted.

Now for long races or overnight relays I stay propped up on NSAIDs and copious amounts of stretching. And protein.

Hey Brandon,

I would suggest an iPhone app or the system you can buy that worked awesome for me training for a marathon, but it can be used to just improve whatever you got going for you right now. It's the Adidas miCoach. There's so many different programs on there to get you to run faster, further, harder! I first bought the system that comes with a shoe sensor, HR sensor and the little computer where you select your workouts from. But now they have an app and accessories for the iPhone to make your phone do the exact same thing. They have come down in price since I first started using it. I found it priceless though, especially when I did any outside runs. I like that you can't start a program before you do an assessment run, and from there it sets your skill level so you don't train to hard and prevent injury. After a few months you can do more assessment runs and it will make you work harder as you get better.

http://micoach.adidas.com/


1) Do you eventually just build up so much stamina/endurance that you can run for MILES without fatiguing?

This does not happen overnight! Give yourself at least 6 months, and training on the treadmill will not be the same as outside. Outside is more difficult, yet the time passes easier because you are not a hamster on a wheel...

2) When do you actually start losing juice (Or is it the whole time, yet your body allows you to keep going?)

The first mile or two I "know I'm running"... after this point something clicks and I will run until I have to tell myself "Ok it's getting dark, or ok I'm 10 miles from home I better turn around."


Happy running!

Also, do you guys take any sort of supplements or anything like that?

Water

If I'm out for more than an hour I'll carry a bottle of electrolyte and a couple of gels in case I need a boost. Don't always use them.

My biggest issue with dreadmills is the boredom, I'd struggle to run more than 20 minutes indoors, but can go for a couple of hours outside.

I have heard that setting the treadmill to a slight incline (like 1 or 2) will emulate running outside. I don't know how accurate this is. I actually find it easier to run outside because there's more scenery and things to pay attention to! Can't wait till the weather gets nicer. I use MapMyRun to track my runs outside, it's very motivating.

keep at it and run your own race without comparing yourself to others. there's always going to be someone faster.

i find it helps to keep a plan of progression that way my runs arent always at the whim of what i "feel" like doing since i can get mental blocks during a run. for instance i primarily run now on an indoor track since i tend to go late in the day when it's dark. my progression plan is based on # of times around the track rather than number of minutes since i dont want to get in the habit of always checking time when i run). i'm also doing a c25k type program (zombies, run 5k) ad there are big sections of free runs that are like 5,8, 15 minutes of running.. when i first started in january i could probably do 6 laps max but last night i was able to make it 17 laps!

also i noticed that by this time, those initial 6 laps felt pretty easy. my goal is to get to the stage where i can completely run a 5k regardless of speed it takes and from there start working on getting speedier 5k as well building endurance for a 10k.

so yeah, just keep up with it, make some weekly progressions in terms of distance/time. dont worry about speed now. an if you can try doing some runs off the treadmill