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Goldm00n
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Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject:
Teaching myself to Run - HELP! |
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I am an avid treadmill user but I walk.
Usually 3mph at a 5% incline for an hour 3 to 4 times a week and on the off days i dont use the incline.
I know there is alot of added benifits to jogging but I have never been a runner.
I had tried to build up by jogging 2 mins and walking 5 mins but after an hour of this I was so sore for the next 3 days I could barely walk! Now I do stretch really good before and after but can anyone give me maybe a better angle to work up? |
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ebruce2
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Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject:
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| Goldm00n wrote: | I am an avid treadmill user but I walk.
Usually 3mph at a 5% incline for an hour 3 to 4 times a week and on the off days i dont use the incline.
I know there is alot of added benifits to jogging but I have never been a runner.
I had tried to build up by jogging 2 mins and walking 5 mins but after an hour of this I was so sore for the next 3 days I could barely walk! Now I do stretch really good before and after but can anyone give me maybe a better angle to work up? |
I have been an athlete pretty much my whole life training for baseball, basketball, football, wrestling, etc. , and I can tell you that soreness, to some extent, is a good thing. What it means is that you are pushing your body outside of its comfort zone. This is how progress is made.
When you work any given muscle group in a new way, soreness will not be uncommon. Don't let it dissuade you from getting back on the horse a few days later. The body adjusts itself over time according to the input it receives, so I think you are on the right track with gradual progression of exercise intensity, duration, etc.
Another suggestion is to use an elliptical trainer rather than running. I do this myself to try and lessen the impact of exercise on my joints, bones, etc. Running can be VERY hard on the body over the long term. Also, a proper running/training shoe is very important. |
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Goldm00n
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Location: Somewhere in the Cornfields of Nebraska
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Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject:
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Thank you
There is a reason I wanting running.
I want to beable to run 2 miles nonstop.
Now i know this probably sounds silly because I walk at least 3 miles everyday without a problem and uphill even BUT i was never an athethic person not in high school never so its just kinda a personal goal of my own being able to do it.
Being sore doesn't bother me but being sore to the point where you can barely walk even on meds is alittle much if you ask me.
Think i need to build alittle slower even? Maybe only run a minute to start and walk 5 mins then move it up? |
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Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject:
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Goldm00n,
Whatever program you choose make sure you change it constantly. Your body tends to adjust to effort. Change the intensity and training routines after 2 months. |
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akc22
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:34 am Post subject:
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I was athletic in school but I could never run long distance. I ran track but only could do 100 meter dash or at best 400 meter hurdles which is .25 mile.
My coaches wanted me to run cross country but I would always get side pains and just could never do it...
Anyways, about a month ago I started walking 45 minutes a day on the treadmill. I walked 2 miles then moved up to 3 miles in 50 minutes, so I started walking a bit faster. Well about 4 days ago I decided to walk the 2 miles and see how far I could run and I made it a full mile without stopping. I was shocked! So then 2 days ago I started to run after 1 mile of walking to see how far I could go. I made it the whole 2 miles! No pains in my side, and I felt great! At 38 I can do what I couldn't do at 17  Now today I was not feeling well, but I broke up my running and ended up running 1.25 miles. But thats ok...
So I think if your walking at a fast pace for the 3 miles and you are used to it, start like I did. Walk to warm up for 2 miles, then see how far you can run. If you can make the mile, then inch up to 2 miles until you can run it with ease.
You can do it! |
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skilongskatefast
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:46 am Post subject:
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| Good for you running ! I trained for running just because I never thought I could.... I read a great book that totally helped me. I checked it out from the library like 3 times and I then bought my own.... its "chi running" by Denny Dreyer....(sp may be wrong ) but if you google chi running it'll show up. Remember it is a gradual process ! I suffered form over training, Suffering from shin splints... etc. but it really was amazing learning about my body and mind, more importantly, listening to my body. Highly recommend "chi running " Good Luck. |
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Goldm00n
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Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject:
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Thank you!
I just bought it off Half.com |
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