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Running? help!!

1987wendy2012
1987wendy2012 Posts: 4
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi Everyone!!
I wanna get in to running but have never done it before. i do a lot of walking and for some reason decide that running would be a good idea.

Like i said i have not done it before and have no idea how to go about it.
please help.... advice on how to do it and best way to get in to it will be very helpful.

thanks

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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I've never been a runner, but decided I wanted to be one back in January. I started the Couch to 5k (c25k) program and it worked great for me! You can see an overview of the program here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    Basically it gets you from the couch, or being a non-runner, to be able to run a 5k distance without stopping in about 9 weeks. It starts with intervals of walking and running, and gradually moves you up to more running as the weeks progress.

    I ran my first 5k race on Memorial Day weekend and loved it! I'm currently using a 10k running program to increase my distance, and I'm looking for more races to enter - I'm hooked. :smile:

    Check out the site, then if you have an iPod or smart phone, you can download an app which takes you through the whole program, giving you prompts of when to walk, when to run, etc. I used c25kFREE from Zen Labs and it worked great. There are a bunch of apps out there, some free, some cost a buck or two.

    Go for it!
  • Nicolao2762
    Nicolao2762 Posts: 27 Member
    I've never been a runner, but decided I wanted to be one back in January. I started the Couch to 5k (c25k) program and it worked great for me! You can see an overview of the program here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    Basically it gets you from the couch, or being a non-runner, to be able to run a 5k distance without stopping in about 9 weeks. It starts with intervals of walking and running, and gradually moves you up to more running as the weeks progress.

    I ran my first 5k race on Memorial Day weekend and loved it! I'm currently using a 10k running program to increase my distance, and I'm looking for more races to enter - I'm hooked. :smile:

    Check out the site, then if you have an iPod or smart phone, you can download an app which takes you through the whole program, giving you prompts of when to walk, when to run, etc. I used c25kFREE from Zen Labs and it worked great. There are a bunch of apps out there, some free, some cost a buck or two.

    Go for it!

    I second Couch to 5K. I'm on week 7 and am running for 25 mins straight and already covering 5K. I was never a runner so I feel an amazing sense of accomplishment. I also really enjoy running outside, which I never thought I would say.

    AmyRhubarb can I ask what 10K program you are using? I'd like to move on to another program after completing the Couch to 5K?
  • classic_1
    classic_1 Posts: 147
    I was gonna say the same thing...I start my C25K journey on Monday...wanna do it 2gether?
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I've never been a runner, but decided I wanted to be one back in January. I started the Couch to 5k (c25k) program and it worked great for me! You can see an overview of the program here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    Basically it gets you from the couch, or being a non-runner, to be able to run a 5k distance without stopping in about 9 weeks. It starts with intervals of walking and running, and gradually moves you up to more running as the weeks progress.

    I ran my first 5k race on Memorial Day weekend and loved it! I'm currently using a 10k running program to increase my distance, and I'm looking for more races to enter - I'm hooked. :smile:

    Check out the site, then if you have an iPod or smart phone, you can download an app which takes you through the whole program, giving you prompts of when to walk, when to run, etc. I used c25kFREE from Zen Labs and it worked great. There are a bunch of apps out there, some free, some cost a buck or two.

    Go for it!

    I second Couch to 5K. I'm on week 7 and am running for 25 mins straight and already covering 5K. I was never a runner so I feel an amazing sense of accomplishment. I also really enjoy running outside, which I never thought I would say.

    AmyRhubarb can I ask what 10K program you are using? I'd like to move on to another program after completing the Couch to 5K?
    Zen Labs has a 10k app, so I went with that since I used their c25k app. It picked up right where c25k left off & was free. I just searched for 10k in my app store - it's called 10k Trainer Free.
  • Nicolao2762
    Nicolao2762 Posts: 27 Member
    Amazing-thanks so much. And well done on working towards a 10K, it's fantastic.
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Hi Everyone!!
    I wanna get in to running but have never done it before. i do a lot of walking and for some reason decide that running would be a good idea.

    Like i said i have not done it before and have no idea how to go about it.
    please help.... advice on how to do it and best way to get in to it will be very helpful.

    thanks

    Add me!!1

    Get fitted for a pair of running shoes that are comfortable and match your gait.
    Start a program such as Couch to 5k or one from Hal Higdon.
    I use a daily running log, www.runningahead.com
    Strava and MapMyRun are both great free android phone apps, they keep track of mileage, pace and calories burned.
    Don't increase your weekly mileage any more than 10%.
    Look for a local running club.
    Have fun! Running ROCKS! See you on the road! Good luck!
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