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curryinahurry
Posts: 83 Member
Hi so I am trying to get in shape but can't seem to jog or run.
I want to but need advice on how to make it happen.
I walk for 30 mins OR do the stairmaster for 30 mins.
I have tried jog and min walk a min but only last about 10 mins max with that.
Is there something I can do or do I need to drop pounds before I can do it?
Joined this site a few days ago:
SW=239
CW=239
GW=190 by may 2012
Thanks all for your help in advance!!
I want to but need advice on how to make it happen.
I walk for 30 mins OR do the stairmaster for 30 mins.
I have tried jog and min walk a min but only last about 10 mins max with that.
Is there something I can do or do I need to drop pounds before I can do it?
Joined this site a few days ago:
SW=239
CW=239
GW=190 by may 2012
Thanks all for your help in advance!!
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try out c25k.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
it's set to be done in 9 weeks, but if you are a complete nonrunner (like i was) then take as many weeks as you need for each session. best of luck to you!0 -
The best program (for me) has been C25K (www.c25k.com). It is a 9-week program that takes you from a couch potato to a 5k. You start off slowly, a little running with your walking, and work your way up. I am currently in week 7 and can run 25 minutes straight, and when I started I couldn't run 2 minutes without almost collapsing.0
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Thanks all I will see if these help me...0
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Thanks all I will see if these help me...0
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When you say it only lasts 10 minutes, do you mean you get tired and can't keep jogging, or... ?
If you're getting tired, then that's just part of the deal. It takes time to build stamina. Try alternating jogging/walking if you can't maintain the jog.0 -
If you're doing 1 min run 1 min walk and only lasting 10 minutes, slow down the runs. When I started running the county road I walked on had mile markers. I decided to try to run from one to the next one. I got about a quarter mile that day. The next day I slowed it down and got about a half mile. It took me 5 days to get the right speed to cover a full mile. I did it in about 13 minutes. I was able to walk it in 14.5 min, so I wasn't going much faster than my walking speed but I was moving. It only took a few weeks and I was running 3 miles and got faster. A year later I ran my first marathon. That took me almost 4 and a half hours but I ran every step of it.0
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Trust me on this one... It took me about a month to start running/jogging for over 10 minutes. Just keep on running/jogging and you will build up endurance. Also be sure to get enough rest since you are just starting out.0
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increase the time of your walking intervals, decrease your speed.0
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Keep doing what you can and in time you will improve0
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Hi all.
Just wanted to update you guys.
I was able to jog a min and walk a min for 25 mins straight yesterday.
Then I did 5 mins on the stairmaster just to make it 30 mins.
I was so tired but it felt soooooooo good.
Thanks for all your replys to keep trying I am glad I did.
I am going to keep this up!0 -
great job curry! that is a fabulous start =D0
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awesome job! intervals like that are really hard for me. Way to go.0
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