Running?

NotJustADieter
NotJustADieter Posts: 229 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I keep seeing posts about running "incorrectly", injuries, etc. But I also want to start running, for my cardio health, and because my doctor said it would improve my lung function which is a huge motivator for me (I am at reduced function due to injury and am also asthmatic).

So... how do I "run correctly"? I have a good pair of running shoes, am trying to get out every other day. It's a mile to the community center and another mile back, so I usually do it before and after I lift. But I'm nervous about hurting myself and am also having a hard time increasing my speed.

So... tips?

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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    When you say "good running shoes" do you mean you were fitted at a running shop?

    And don't worry about increasing your speed. First, you're running a mile at a time, so how fast you are now is probably all you should expect until you are in some kind of routine that involves more than 6-8 miles per week. I saw speed gains when I hit 20-25MPW and then again when I hit 45MPW. The object of every training run you do should not be to go faster than the last. If so, you're setting yourself up for failure and misery.

    Read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running
  • NotJustADieter
    NotJustADieter Posts: 229 Member
    I was fitted, yes. And they're good shoes. I've never had my feet feel like that...

    I'm scared to run too much at once because I don't want to be stranded too far away if I have an asthma attack.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    I was fitted, yes. And they're good shoes. I've never had my feet feel like that...

    I'm scared to run too much at once because I don't want to be stranded too far away if I have an asthma attack.

    Most running stores have running groups and classes for beginners. Ask where you did your fitting (assuming it was at a real running store and not a big box sports store).
  • karmic_fit
    karmic_fit Posts: 24 Member

    I'm scared to run too much at once because I don't want to be stranded too far away if I have an asthma attack.

    I started running seriously about two months ago and am also an asthmatic, I feel your fear, I've found that you don't have to go far away to run long distances, I run laps at my gym, it's boring, but it's safe and good tunes make it better. If where you lift doesn't have a track, you can use google maps or mapmyrun to find an area around your neighborhood that makes a good mile or quarter mile loop and use that as your track all without leaving your safety zone... just bring your rescue and your phone and you should be fine!
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    So... how do I "run correctly"?

    Tons of web pages already devoted to this, so i won't reinvent the wheel. But here's a decent summary of common running form errors:

    http://www.iloverunningmagazine.com/training/injury-prevention/10-common-running-form-mistakes-and-how-to-fix/

    If you're still unsure, try to get an experienced runner watch you run.

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