New runner, need advice!

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KellyBurton1
KellyBurton1 Posts: 529 Member
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I just starting running, walk 3 and run 1. I joined a running club that is for 2 days a week and its doing me very well but at the same time its also taking alot of energy from me. I eat well and eat back my calories but I also want to get better at it. So my question is should I run more often or run a few days a week so my body can get use to it?

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  • turnerl79
    turnerl79 Posts: 19 Member
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    Do you eat before you run? I totally recommend eating about an hour before a run. Your body will get used to the running eventually, believe me!
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
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    When I started running, I ran 2 days on, 1 day off. I started with 1 mile walk, 1 mile run. Then 1 mile walk, 1.5 miles run...etc. I'm now at .5 mile walk, 2 miles running, .5 mile walk, 2 miles running to equal 5 miles. I can't run 5 miles straight yet, but I'm getting there. Just build up your running length or time and you'll be able to run the whole time! It takes practice. I usually day a day off from running after running 2 day in a row though

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