First time "jogging" with serious intent and ACK!
VirtuallyAmy
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Hi!
I just started trying interval jogging or the Couch 2 5K. Today was the first day I tried it AND finish a session. I am not a runner though I am not in horrible shape. I go to karate 4 nights a week and do what I can otherwise. But running is not my thing. Even when skinny. But I have to learn to run to survive karate tests involving 1 mile + runs without ANY walking, on concrete (I am sure that seems nothing to most). I managed it the last 2 tests but very slow and ending in gasping tears. If I was not afraid of running before, I am now!
So my question, finally, is did anyone else have painful shins? Did breathing get easier? What "style" of running seems to work? I have yet to settle in on any comfortable gait. It all hurts or sucks up momentum. I would probably prefer the minimalist style running but my shins/back cannot take it on the concrete. My lovely Vibrams will stay with walking. Oh, and I carry my weight in the rear/legs if that helps for any suggestions.
Thanks for letting me whine with my questions haahaha!
I just started trying interval jogging or the Couch 2 5K. Today was the first day I tried it AND finish a session. I am not a runner though I am not in horrible shape. I go to karate 4 nights a week and do what I can otherwise. But running is not my thing. Even when skinny. But I have to learn to run to survive karate tests involving 1 mile + runs without ANY walking, on concrete (I am sure that seems nothing to most). I managed it the last 2 tests but very slow and ending in gasping tears. If I was not afraid of running before, I am now!
So my question, finally, is did anyone else have painful shins? Did breathing get easier? What "style" of running seems to work? I have yet to settle in on any comfortable gait. It all hurts or sucks up momentum. I would probably prefer the minimalist style running but my shins/back cannot take it on the concrete. My lovely Vibrams will stay with walking. Oh, and I carry my weight in the rear/legs if that helps for any suggestions.
Thanks for letting me whine with my questions haahaha!
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I started running back in November and I can now run 3 miles straight, no walking. It took me six months to build up enough stamina to be able to run that. I had always wanted to be a runner but I have been woefully out of shape and it was really, really tough the first month or so. You have to push through and it will get easier, I promise.
I found that developing a steady pace on the treadmill first really helped me. When you're jogging outside, while it is awesome and nice, you don't have the treadmill to keep your pace nice and steady. Also, focus on breathing through your nose, not your mouth. You will get out of breath waaay faster. I would start to panic because I didn't think I was getting enough air. Now I have to stop because my legs get tired after a few miles. Lift weights! Build up your muscles and endurance! Above all, keep at it!0 -
I'm with you when comes to screaming shins and gasping for air. I took my body time but now my shins never hurt. The breathing problem I had to really focus on drawing the air down into my lungs. I started working on focusing on my breath and timing it with my pace. This helped keep me from getting out of breath but I also would take one deep breath in just to help reduce my panting. And my pace was pretty slow. Don't know if this will work for you but give it a try and see if it doesn't get better.0
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