LongRunNick willing to help newbies.

posted: 2/26/2012 at 2:27 PM

Been away for quite awhile. If you will read my very recent post in the General Discussion bragging about just going over 75,000 miles of running since 4/76, I am willing to give you my thoughts to those interested in running for the rest of your lives. I stress starting off easy, then backing off. Too many newbies do too much,too fast, too soon and end up becoming members of the world's largest running club-"I use to run but.....club". I have coached 100's of neighborhood class runners and know many are out there still running. Hopefully your goal is to run the rest of your life. Thanks for letting me toot my horn. My offer to help stands. Nick

Ann-V

posted: 2/26/2012 at 4:24 PM

At the moment, in the group 'Coach25K and One hour Runners', most active members are trying to escape that 'I used to run but...' club, so someone who reminds us to take it easy is much appreciated...

I only started running at age 46, and last year was my most consistent year of running, but when people around me convinced me I would be able to run a half in October, I have been pushing to hard, and...

OK, but now I'm back there, and training very conscientious at a low heart rate. Yesterday I was even able to walk instead of running (and proud of it) because it seemed impossible to keep my HR below MAF.

Running in Belgium
Ann

2012-goals: stay injury-free, build a stable aerobic base, transition to running barefoot run barefoot as long as temperatures allow it

Run more km than I did in 2010 (45) 2009 (95) 2007 (148) 2006 (222) 2008 (234) 2011 (best year yet: 318 km)

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Charlie B

nualacharlie

posted: 4/23/2012 at 10:04 AM

Well I am just starting back again after a break of a few years following injury and a false start caused by a bout of tendinitis by running in my old shoes. I have done two runs and skipping to the third week (6 reps of 3 minutes running and 1 minute walking) and so far its going well I just would like to avoid getting injured again, so any advice would be very much appreciated.

Doug B

posted: 4/23/2012 at 10:29 AM

Quote from Long Run Nick on 2/26/2012 at 2:27 PM:

neighborhood class runners

Like it.

That describes a large percentage of joggers/runners on here I expect. Me included. In 2009 I was in second place in the 5:30 AM slog circuit in the Hunters Ridge area. My award consists of old shoes to remember the glory.

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NaderAlfie

posted: 4/23/2012 at 11:25 AM
modified: 4/23/2012 at 11:26 AM

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