How did you start to run?

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sexybebe2012
sexybebe2012 Posts: 32
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Hi runners. I'm wondering, did you begin running after walking got boring? Did you just start running from the beginning of your journey? I'd like to run. Right now I walk and jog till I cant anymore then slow it down to a walk again. Any advice?
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  • Valera0466
    Valera0466 Posts: 319 Member
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    I would like to know this as well. I am walking now but would eventually like to start running.
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
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    Hi runners. I'm wondering, did you begin running after walking got boring? Did you just start running from the beginning of your journey? I'd like to run. Right now I walk and jog till I cant anymore then slow it down to a walk again. Any advice?

    My love for running began in Army Basic training in 1984. Look into running programs such as Couch to 5k or Hal Higdon programs. I used the Hal Higdon half marathon program for my half last year and last week. Be consistent, don't increase your mileage by any more than 10% per week, vary your runs per week (i.e. trails, intervals, hills), stretch before and after each run and most of all, have fun! Good luck!
  • andrea9873
    andrea9873 Posts: 171 Member
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    i joined a training group at the end of January that prepared many level of runners for a 5K in March (6 week training). I went from not running, just walk/jogging to now running full 10ks, I'm still slow....but my endurance is getting better.
  • twood150
    twood150 Posts: 1 Member
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    I highly recommend the Couch to 5K (C25K) program!! I have done races for almost 2 years and have always alternated walking and jogging. Just started the C25K program about 7 weeks ago and have been amazed at my progress. Hoping to be able to run (more like jogging in my case) the whole 5k without walking. I will then work on my speed. Good luck!
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
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    I agree with couch to 5k. It's such a great program!
  • MrsLong1980
    MrsLong1980 Posts: 181 Member
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    Couch to 5K - I was bored with the gym and it was a program I could follow
  • KimertRuns13_1
    KimertRuns13_1 Posts: 705
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    I started with Couch to 5k. Then I met local runners and joined a local running group. Somewhere along the way I feel completely in love with running.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
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    I started the C25k :)
  • Muddy_Yogi
    Muddy_Yogi Posts: 1,459 Member
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    I did the couch to 5k at first but got bored so I skipped to the last few weeks and then off I was....
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
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    ...by taking one step at a time....
    ...by putting one foot in front of the other...

    In all seriousness, I joined a learned to run clinic and haven't looked back since (well actually when I am crossing the road I look both ways).
  • Swanson83
    Swanson83 Posts: 226 Member
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    My brother helped push me into running. If you really want to run sign up for a race 8-10 weeks from now, like a 5k. You can prepare for a race of that distance in that time. That is really the only thing that keeps me running right now. Don't get me wrong I love running but my life is busy. Training takes time but it is worth it.
  • iluvprettyshoes
    iluvprettyshoes Posts: 605 Member
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    I used the couch 2 5K program and ran outside. It allows you to run to your playlist and running outside is more fun than on a treadmill. Running trails is fun too!
  • Wonderob
    Wonderob Posts: 1,372 Member
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    On your marks... get set..... GO!
  • RunnerBlonde808
    RunnerBlonde808 Posts: 257 Member
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    I just kind of did my own thing. Started out walking for 5 minutes running for 1 minute, kept bumping it up. I now run on average 30 miles a week. I don't like running with other people. I like the alone time. But if you like being with people the running groups would probably fit you good. I started out on a treadmill and now would definitely prefer to be outside most days.
  • flutgos
    flutgos Posts: 24 Member
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    I hiked for a few months and then my friend recommended doing the Couch to 5k program. It was a pretty cool experience and I never thought that I would have been able to run 30 minutes without stopping. Here is the graph that we used. The first week is pretty easy but it gets harder.

    http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vufPeZXIehA/T431lpswJ5I/AAAAAAAAJTA/EX-kCmvFl0I/s1600/Couch+to+5k.gif
  • banffkid
    banffkid Posts: 59
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    Couch to 5K!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
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    I started running because I used to run in school and I LOVED it. Skipping rope is another thing I really want to get back into.

    I used the C25K program to get started again. :) I'm still using it... week one just finished!!!
  • Miss_Suzylee
    Miss_Suzylee Posts: 26
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    i took a stop watched and just clocked how much i could run at first. its a great motivator to push yourself. i first started only being able to run about 2 minutes before i felt like i was gonna die. but it actually gets better quickly and after about a month i could jog 30 minutes (in cool weather) without stopping. great feeling
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
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    C25K. Check it out.
  • aprilgrl27
    aprilgrl27 Posts: 176 Member
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    Definitely check out the c25k program- like everyone has already said!

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