Running
Anybody run?
I've never been very sporty, but lately i've wanted to get fit. I'm not sociable enough to want to play a team sport, and I can't afford a gym membership, so i'm going the practical (and cheap) route and i'm taking up running.
I've got a beginners running program from an online running community, which should have me running 3 miles in a couple of months, gradually increasing every week.
Just wondered if anybody else around is a runner and if they could share tips/experiences/etc.
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Maffrew] at [2007-11-15 21:55:51]
# 2 Re: Running
Maffrew,
Like you I have just taken up running as a means to get fit and lose weight. I have only been running for a few months, but I can say that, at least in my experience, overall fitness improves very quickly from running.
The only small recommendation i can suggest is to try interval running. I used to run a lot more before a serious illness, and found it very beneficial, while also breaking up what can be a very tedious activity - basically jog/run for a given period, and then sprint for 50/100 yards, then follow with a 50/100 yard walk, and repeat. An old basketball coach informed me that it is one of the most effective running prgrams.
Also, if you haven't already, buy an iPod shuffle! I just got mine and it has made running infinitely easier! I keep it exclusively filled with the 'motivational' music i like, and just let it do its job!
Good luck!
P.S Might be an idea to buy a light weight running jacket too. I've certainly needed one in the glorious English weather!
# 3 Re: Running
Originally posted by k squared
Buy comfortable running shoes...and an iPod.
At the moment i've got a 3rd gen 15gb iPod and I can't afford to buy a Shuffle at the moment, so i'll have a look for a way to keep the 3rd gen around without it being uncomfortable. I started running today on a 9 week beginners schedule and it was banging around in my pocket. I know they do a wrist band for the mini, but do they do one for the bigger iPods?
As for shoes, at the moment i'm running in my normal trainers, which are fairly flexible Nike trainers. I've been looking at the Nike Free 5.0 trainers too, the ones that are supposed to be akin to running barefoot. They sound very nice and aren't expensive, so I might grab a pair of those.
