Re: Starting to run

On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:34:55 -0700, Free to think wrote:

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?


Instead of jogging the full distance from the start, chances are You will
do better if You start by walking it, and then over the coarse of a few
weeks, increase the pace. After a few weeks, Start with 5 minutes of
walking, then jog for 5 minutes, then walk for 5 minute... After a couple
weeks, increase the length of the jogs by 30 seconds. Continue that until
You are jogging the full distance. Be sure to warm up first, and stretch
out after. You should probably start that habit while still walking the
full coarse.

If You want a more detailed and specific plan, look up a book called "The
Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer" by Whitsett, Dolgener, & Kole (ISBN
1570281823). If You are not planning on running a marathon, there is no
need to purchase the book, just find it at a book store or library and
flip to page 9. It sets out a start-up program for people have never run,
or have not run in a long time.

A good library, or most any book store will have a selection of books on
running that You can browse through for ideas to help get You started.



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