Re: Starting to run

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:20:26 -0700, "Zen Cohen" <aturny@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:


"Free to think" <alexa.sunshine@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I want to start running every day, but this is a bit of a problem for
me. I tried it some time ago. I went out and ran 1 km, but I felt
really sick, like my heart wanted to explode and for the rest of the
day I didn't feel good, so I didn't repeat the experience.
But I know that running is one of the best ways to keep yourself
healthy and to remain at the same weight or even lose weight. I really
want to run on a regular basis. I just don't know what do do not to
feel so sick. I hear my colleagues saying that they run, one said she
ran 6 km in one piece, so I know it is possible. But all of them live
far from me so I can't try to run with them. My sister doesn't run,
but she'd join me if I'd start.
Could you please tell me a few tips, maybe from your experience? How
did you start running? How can I run without feeling awful for the
rest of the day?

You can try rec.running. There are a few helpful posters there and the rest
are fucking crazy. And not a good crazy like you find here in m.f.w.

As to your questions, my favorite cardio activity is running but I do it
sparingly because of a bad knee. One reason I like it so much is that it's
the only sport I felt euphoric from doing.*

Running can be miserable at first so you might need to alternate between
walking and slowly jogging to get into it. Also should look into getting
suitable shoes (that doesn't necessarily mean expensive) and running on a
good surface, hopefully with pleasant surroundings. And too much traffic
along your route will fill your lungs with poison and make you feel bad.
Also might wanna look up local running clubs and find a good book on
beginner's running.

I run a few miles everyday. The above advice is good stuff. Get good
shoes (not high-tops) and then put extra pads in em anyway. And do a
lot of walking/running/mostly walking the first month or so. Don't
screw yourself in the beginning with an injury because of
over-eagerness. ..my 2cents.


It may turn out that running's not for you. A lot of very fit people hate
it. Give it a shot but keep your mind open to other types of cardio like
swimming, cycling, rowing, and find what works best for you. Running is a
great way to lose/maintain weight but other types of cardio will do so as
well-- more effectively if you enjoy it.

*Now there's scientific proof that the runner's high is real:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/health/nutrition/27best.html?em&ex=1206763200&en=94a1816b72ae11fb&ei=5087%0A

~GJ~
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