Sounds silly... Learning to run!
Discussion
I want to see how I fair with running. It's not something I ever do other than playing around with my Son. But I think the benefits I'd see from it would be significant so want to give it a try. I'm keen to get any tips that people may have.
I have some shoes that match my feet so should be ok there. I've worked out a 1 mile loop that I'm going to try to start. Advice seems to be and try to run 1/4 mile then walk 1/4 mile and repeat. Does that sound sensible? Or should I just run until I cannot any more and then walk for a short distance and try again?
I have some shoes that match my feet so should be ok there. I've worked out a 1 mile loop that I'm going to try to start. Advice seems to be and try to run 1/4 mile then walk 1/4 mile and repeat. Does that sound sensible? Or should I just run until I cannot any more and then walk for a short distance and try again?
Couch to 5k is good.
However, I will also put my hand up and say that I find it's best to keep it as simple as possible.
When I started running, I put some running shoes on and ran. It was a good run; it tired me out but it wasn't too far so as to cripple me. Circa 15 mins IIRC.
The next time I ran, I did the same. I then set a target and built it up to 5k, then 10k, then an hour, then 10 miles, etc, etc. Obviously, this wasn't the work of a moment.
It's about having an honest appraisal of what you can do and pushing yourself.
I see loads of people with GPS watches, the latest kit, training plans, energy drinks, timed fluid/fuel intakes, etc, etc and I just can't help thinking that, whilst for serious runners all that has it's place, for us mere mortals it's......b
ks.
Just get out and run.
However, I will also put my hand up and say that I find it's best to keep it as simple as possible.
When I started running, I put some running shoes on and ran. It was a good run; it tired me out but it wasn't too far so as to cripple me. Circa 15 mins IIRC.
The next time I ran, I did the same. I then set a target and built it up to 5k, then 10k, then an hour, then 10 miles, etc, etc. Obviously, this wasn't the work of a moment.
It's about having an honest appraisal of what you can do and pushing yourself.
I see loads of people with GPS watches, the latest kit, training plans, energy drinks, timed fluid/fuel intakes, etc, etc and I just can't help thinking that, whilst for serious runners all that has it's place, for us mere mortals it's......b
ks.Just get out and run.
You put your left foot forward, then your right foot forward, repeating as rapidly as you dare.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
Hoofy said:
You put your left foot forward, then your right foot forward, repeating as rapidly as you dare.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
Will look that plan up. Had seen it mentioned.
Hoofy said:
You put your left foot forward, then your right foot forward, repeating as rapidly as you dare.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
It was hard getting over my adiction to the Hokey Cokey but I've turned myself around and that's what it's all about.If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
sorry..... as you were....
Rotaree said:
Hoofy said:
You put your left foot forward, then your right foot forward, repeating as rapidly as you dare.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
It was hard getting over my adiction to the Hokey Cokey but I've turned myself around and that's what it's all about.If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
sorry..... as you were....
C25K is supposed to be really good.
However when i started i just ran and built it up slowley each week. Getting a app for your phone is helpfull as it tells you how far you have gone and splits etc so you can guage how your doing. I tend to slow down without realising so its good to give you a kick to speed up again.
Dont go to fast - if you go fast you will be fecked in no time especially if you dont run or anything.
However when i started i just ran and built it up slowley each week. Getting a app for your phone is helpfull as it tells you how far you have gone and splits etc so you can guage how your doing. I tend to slow down without realising so its good to give you a kick to speed up again.
Dont go to fast - if you go fast you will be fecked in no time especially if you dont run or anything.
Muzzer79 said:
Couch to 5k is good.
However, I will also put my hand up and say that I find it's best to keep it as simple as possible.
When I started running, I put some running shoes on and ran. It was a good run; it tired me out but it wasn't too far so as to cripple me. Circa 15 mins IIRC.
The next time I ran, I did the same. I then set a target and built it up to 5k, then 10k, then an hour, then 10 miles, etc, etc. Obviously, this wasn't the work of a moment.
It's about having an honest appraisal of what you can do and pushing yourself.
I see loads of people with GPS watches, the latest kit, training plans, energy drinks, timed fluid/fuel intakes, etc, etc and I just can't help thinking that, whilst for serious runners all that has it's place, for us mere mortals it's......bks.
Just get out and run.
For me the advantage of a plan like Couch-to-5k is that the runner doesn't need to think about what they are going to do today, they just have to follow it. Even with tens of thousands of miles and 25 years competitive running behind me, I still find it easier to follow my coach's plan than to plan for myself or make it up on the spot. However, I will also put my hand up and say that I find it's best to keep it as simple as possible.
When I started running, I put some running shoes on and ran. It was a good run; it tired me out but it wasn't too far so as to cripple me. Circa 15 mins IIRC.
The next time I ran, I did the same. I then set a target and built it up to 5k, then 10k, then an hour, then 10 miles, etc, etc. Obviously, this wasn't the work of a moment.
It's about having an honest appraisal of what you can do and pushing yourself.
I see loads of people with GPS watches, the latest kit, training plans, energy drinks, timed fluid/fuel intakes, etc, etc and I just can't help thinking that, whilst for serious runners all that has it's place, for us mere mortals it's......b
ks.Just get out and run.
Anyone running for less than an hour shouldn't need to carry any water/gels/food, possibly up to 90 mins. I use running as a chance to get away from our increasingly "always-on" lifestyles.
There's a few people who've put together C25K podcasts, with a voiceover telling you when to start running and when to slow to a walk. There's also phone apps that let you listen to your own music and bleep at you in the relvant places.
The Mrs starting doing it about 18 months ago, having never done any running before, and managed 5:15 in the London Marathon yesterday so it does work.
I started it at the same time, got several weeks in, went on holiday, made a load of excuses when I got back, and haven't done any since.
Really need to start again!
Worth seeing if there's a Parkrun local to you, the Mrs got in to doing one on a Saturday morning and now has a group of mates from there she runs with.
The Mrs starting doing it about 18 months ago, having never done any running before, and managed 5:15 in the London Marathon yesterday so it does work.
I started it at the same time, got several weeks in, went on holiday, made a load of excuses when I got back, and haven't done any since.
Really need to start again!Worth seeing if there's a Parkrun local to you, the Mrs got in to doing one on a Saturday morning and now has a group of mates from there she runs with.
Hoofy said:
Rotaree said:
Hoofy said:
You put your left foot forward, then your right foot forward, repeating as rapidly as you dare.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
It was hard getting over my adiction to the Hokey Cokey but I've turned myself around and that's what it's all about.If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
sorry..... as you were....
ewenm said:
Hoofy said:
Rotaree said:
Hoofy said:
You put your left foot forward, then your right foot forward, repeating as rapidly as you dare.
If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
It was hard getting over my adiction to the Hokey Cokey but I've turned myself around and that's what it's all about.If, on the other hand, you put your right foot forward then bring it back, then put it forward then bring it back again, that's not running. It's doing the hokey cokey. But for getting fit, the hokey cokey is what you want to be doing because they say that's what it's all about.
But yeah, doing a short session and increasing the distance as your body adapts is the best way to do it.
sorry..... as you were....
Another +1 for the C25K (so far anyway!). I used to play quite a bit of rugby whilst at uni, but ten years since then and gradually dropping the rugby (back problems) have seriously put weight on to me. I'm on week three, and honestly - I hate running, but I need to do something. A friend had successfully done the NHS version and I'm really impressed with it. Nice ans straightforward to follow and aside from the aches you will undoubtedly get if you've done nothing for a while it's not too harsh.
Both my knees are fairly painful constantly, but I blame that on just getting too out of shape now, so it's grin and bear it!!
Oh, and I am now enjoying the running, delusions of grandeur, but I see a marathon coming up...
Both my knees are fairly painful constantly, but I blame that on just getting too out of shape now, so it's grin and bear it!!
Oh, and I am now enjoying the running, delusions of grandeur, but I see a marathon coming up...
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