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lawdhelpme2
lawdhelpme2 Posts: 149
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How do I work up to running?

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  • JMCade
    JMCade Posts: 389 Member
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    A good way to start is run a little- like a block, then walk a block, run a block, etc. That's how I started:smile:
  • lawdhelpme2
    lawdhelpme2 Posts: 149
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    Ok, thanks.
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
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    I do the same thing listed above. I walk, run, walk, run, walk. I figure eventually I will be able to run the whole time.
  • Amberlin
    Amberlin Posts: 118 Member
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    Check out the c25k program. Couch to 5km that is, it's a run walk program to work up your endurance. I started there a year ago and am now training for my first half marathon! Good luck!
  • sincerehope
    sincerehope Posts: 3 Member
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    Google "Couch to 5K". I used this program back in March and over 9 weeks I went from running only for 60 seconds at a time to running an entire 5k without stopping. I never ran before starting this program and was skeptical I could complete it. But I did and now I'm a firm believer that it works as long as you put your mind to it! Good luck.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
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    My top tips are a bloody good tracklist on the mp3 player

    Music really really makes a difference
  • kx2270
    kx2270 Posts: 6
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    Couch to 5k is a great program.
  • Cmccracken1
    Cmccracken1 Posts: 326 Member
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    couch to 5k (c25k) is the best program out there.
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
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    I use Couch to 5K too and I love it!
  • jessradtke
    jessradtke Posts: 418 Member
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    I'm doing C25K and loving it! I was in track in high school but I was a sprinter/long jumper. I absolutely hated it when we did distance running. It was torture and I couldn't understand why anyone would want to do it. LOL Now I'm turning into a runner myself.
  • bigdawg025
    bigdawg025 Posts: 774 Member
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    Best running program I've seen or done is easily the couch to 5K program. Here's the link! Enjoy! It's AWESOME! :smile:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • notoriousgtt
    notoriousgtt Posts: 75 Member
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    I just got on a treadmill and went till i couldnt put one foot in front of the other anymore. Eventually it built up and built up and now its second nature to run for 45 mins etc.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
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    like they all said, C25K

    may I suggest you get outside instead of using the dreadmill whenever possible
  • lawdhelpme2
    lawdhelpme2 Posts: 149
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    So do I have to pay for the couch to k program?
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
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    So do I have to pay for the couch to k program?

    NO!

    There are lots of free ones around (a couple friends of mine wrote the original one which can still be had for free). DO NOT PAY FOR THIS INFO. Here's a link:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
  • lawdhelpme2
    lawdhelpme2 Posts: 149
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    So do I have to pay for the couch to k program?

    NO!

    There are lots of free ones around (a couple friends of mine wrote the original one which can still be had for free). DO NOT PAY FOR THIS INFO. Here's a link:

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
    [thanks lol]
  • ladybugz_247
    ladybugz_247 Posts: 120
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    She is right, make sure you have a good playlist ready =)
    My top tips are a bloody good tracklist on the mp3 player

    Music really really makes a difference
  • KeeleySue
    KeeleySue Posts: 158
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    like they all said, C25K

    may I suggest you get outside instead of using the dreadmill whenever possible


    I love the treadmill. I'd much rather us it than run outside. To each their own. =)
  • lawdhelpme2
    lawdhelpme2 Posts: 149
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    Thanks everyone, I walk now and I am convinced to try to the couck to k program. Thanks :) I will let you know how it works.

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