Just started running...

grantus · 01-24-2002, 06:24 AM

I hate running but I need to do it to get into shape (I'm training for the military).

I only did a few minutes today because I'm really not used to it, I think I ran only once before in my life! Any tips that you people can provide for me? What to do/what not to do?

It's cold up here in Montreal right now, well, not that cold actually. The last few days have been a little mild, but there's still some ice/snow on the ground. I can only go running along the streets in my neighborhood, there aren't any indoor tracks around here.

And don't recommend using the treadmill at my gym, I hate the treadmill, it turns my legs into jello!

Thanks.

Scotty the Body · 01-24-2002, 10:49 AM

Just start out slow then, set goals like "running 5 block one day, 7 the next etc etc"
You'll build your stamina up in no time. I like listening to music when I run, if I get a good couple songs I can run all day.

**Prince** · 01-24-2002, 10:52 AM

If you're really out of shape I would start out by power walking 3-4 times per week, gradually increasing distance and speed, ultimately working up to a jog.

honeybee · 01-26-2002, 07:18 PM

When I started running, I walked for about 1/4 mile to warn up, then I ran 1/4 mile, then walked, then ran, and so on....eventually it got to where I felt I could skip the first rest and run 1/2 a mile, then a mile.
Another mind trick I use on myself is run, and when I start feeling tired and winded, I look ahead of me and pick a spot, (like a mailbox or driveway) and make myself run at LEAST to that spot.

01-24-2002, 06:24 AM	#1
grantus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 14	Just started running... I hate running but I need to do it to get into shape (I'm training for the military). I only did a few minutes today because I'm really not used to it, I think I ran only once before in my life! Any tips that you people can provide for me? What to do/what not to do? It's cold up here in Montreal right now, well, not that cold actually. The last few days have been a little mild, but there's still some ice/snow on the ground. I can only go running along the streets in my neighborhood, there aren't any indoor tracks around here. And don't recommend using the treadmill at my gym, I hate the treadmill, it turns my legs into jello! Thanks.
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01-24-2002, 10:49 AM	#2
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Just start out slow then, set goals like "running 5 block one day, 7 the next etc etc" You'll build your stamina up in no time. I like listening to music when I run, if I get a good couple songs I can run all day.
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01-24-2002, 10:52 AM	#3
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,931 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	If you're really out of shape I would start out by power walking 3-4 times per week, gradually increasing distance and speed, ultimately working up to a jog.
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01-26-2002, 07:18 PM	#4
honeybee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Miami Posts: 43	When I started running, I walked for about 1/4 mile to warn up, then I ran 1/4 mile, then walked, then ran, and so on....eventually it got to where I felt I could skip the first rest and run 1/2 a mile, then a mile. Another mind trick I use on myself is run, and when I start feeling tired and winded, I look ahead of me and pick a spot, (like a mailbox or driveway) and make myself run at LEAST to that spot.