Any advice for a rookie runner??
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Tamrahan
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jloewe
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I will check this out, thanks!!!!
carres1973
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Jerry,
C25K is a good plan to work up to running three miles. My only advice would be to start slow and get a GREAT pair of running shoes. If you can, go to a running store and have them "measure" you and recommend a pair that is right for your gait, foot type, etc. I didn't do either of those things when I started the C25K and my "reward" was plantar fasciitis!! I am now just starting back to jogging/running a little. I don't think I will ever be able to run three miles straight, but I feel good just pumping it up for a minute or so at a time during workouts. After years and years of smoking (quit over a year ago), my cardiovascular endurance just isn't where it should be.
Good luck!
Carrie
C25K is a good plan to work up to running three miles. My only advice would be to start slow and get a GREAT pair of running shoes. If you can, go to a running store and have them "measure" you and recommend a pair that is right for your gait, foot type, etc. I didn't do either of those things when I started the C25K and my "reward" was plantar fasciitis!! I am now just starting back to jogging/running a little. I don't think I will ever be able to run three miles straight, but I feel good just pumping it up for a minute or so at a time during workouts. After years and years of smoking (quit over a year ago), my cardiovascular endurance just isn't where it should be.
Good luck!
Carrie
Tamrahan
Cathlete
The cool running site used to be THE running site. It was very popular. But then 'they' decided to improve(??) it and unfortunatly 'they' ruined it. So a lot of the people that posted at coolrunning moved to this site:
http://www.kickrunners.com/index.php
They have a better forum (than the CR forums,IMO) and there is a lot of knowlegable people over there if you want to become involved in a forum geared more to running. BUT don't think for one minute Mr. that you can abandon us here at the Cathe forums.
The C25k plan is still a good plan and after you graduate from that if you desire you can go on to the 5K, 10k, 1/2 Marathon to full marathon plans.
http://www.kickrunners.com/index.php
They have a better forum (than the CR forums,IMO) and there is a lot of knowlegable people over there if you want to become involved in a forum geared more to running. BUT don't think for one minute Mr. that you can abandon us here at the Cathe forums.
The C25k plan is still a good plan and after you graduate from that if you desire you can go on to the 5K, 10k, 1/2 Marathon to full marathon plans.
RapidBreath
Cathlete
a few little items to remember
This stuff may seem obvious so forgive me if you think its too simplistic.
ipod shuffle with some of those podrunner podcasts. sunscreen (even in winter.) lip balm. sun visor/hat. sweat band to keep the sweat out of your eyes. sunglasses that don't just slide off. ear buds that wrap around your ears (regular ones seem to fall off.) And depending on how cold it is where you are I use a pair of knit gloves to keep the fingers warm and a hoody to keep warm. Heart rate monitor is helpful too.
The shoes are critical but I see that has already been mentioned. Being warm is really important. Walk then run or jog. Side stitches seem to happen when I'm cold. But just stopping makes it worse because then the body gets colder.
I hope this helps.
This stuff may seem obvious so forgive me if you think its too simplistic.
ipod shuffle with some of those podrunner podcasts. sunscreen (even in winter.) lip balm. sun visor/hat. sweat band to keep the sweat out of your eyes. sunglasses that don't just slide off. ear buds that wrap around your ears (regular ones seem to fall off.) And depending on how cold it is where you are I use a pair of knit gloves to keep the fingers warm and a hoody to keep warm. Heart rate monitor is helpful too.
The shoes are critical but I see that has already been mentioned. Being warm is really important. Walk then run or jog. Side stitches seem to happen when I'm cold. But just stopping makes it worse because then the body gets colder.
I hope this helps.