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Hello~Newbie here (Read 666 times)

curleywurley	posted: 11/4/2008 at 5:32 PM
	Hello all. Im a newbie to the site and have not actually started my running yet!! Any beginners tips would be greatly apprieciated. Whats the best way to actually start,distance to begin with (that kind of thing). Thanks
	♥♥curley♥♥

Ileneforward view log	posted: 11/4/2008 at 5:46 PM
	Get good shoes. Go to a speciality running shoe store and talk to the folks there. Start with a run/walk program, like run for 4 minutes and walk for 1 minute, and repeat. 3 miles is a nice starting distance. But see how you feel.

rvelich view log Will it hold up in '09?	posted: 11/4/2008 at 6:17 PM
	Welcome, curley! Like Ilene said... #1. is shoes, best purchased at a running shop where they will determine what type of shoe will best suit you. A lot of people on here have had great success starting out running with the Couch to 5K plan, or C25K. If you Google it, I'm sure you will find all the info you need. Good luck and, if you're going to be looking for more info here it is best to make your profile and log public so others can view what your doing and where you are at in your running in order to best serve you with any future questions you might have here.
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jimmyb	posted: 11/4/2008 at 7:20 PM modified: 11/4/2008 at 7:22 PM
	Get a heart rate monitor and keep yourself under 180-age (e.g. 180-25=155 beats per minute, use a zone of 145-155 bpm). Stay in your zone. If you can run and stay in it, then good, but if you can't, walk to stay in it. Eventually, you'll be running everything. A heart-rate monitor isn't necessary for training, but if you are just starting out, it could prove invaluable as it will keep you from over-doing it, injuring yourself, and leaving running behind with the belief "running is bad for you." Here's a sample mileage build-up. Always level off, and perhaps cut back or rest more, and stop building if you are starting to feel overtrained, sick, getting nagging sore spots, or have even a mild injury. It takes years to build your body. Give it time: ...................... DAY....................... Wk#...1....2.......3.......4.......5.....6... .7....TOTAL 1........1....0.......1.......1.......0.....1......0.....04 2.....1.5....0.......1....1.5.......0.....1......0.....05 3........2....0.......1.......2.......0......1......0....06 4........1....0.......1.......1.......0......1......0....04 5........3....0....1.5.......2.......0....1.5.....0....08 ...................... DAY....................... Wk#.....1....2....3....4....5....6....7...TOTAL 6..........3....0....2....2....0....2....0....09 7..........3....0....2....2....0....2....0....09 8..........2....0....1....2....0....1....0....06 9..........3....0....2....3....0....2....0....10 10........3....0....2....3....0....2....0....10 11........3....0....2....3....0....3....0....11 12........2....0....1....1....0....2....0....06 13........3....0....2....3....0....3....0....11 14........4....0....2....3....0....3....0....12 15........4....0....2....3....0....3....0....12 16........2....0....2....2....0....2....0....08 17........4....0....2....4....0....3....0....13 18........4....0....2....4....0....3....0....13 19........4....0....3....4....0....3....0....14 20........3....0....2....2....0....2....0....09 21........4....0....3....4....0....3....0....14 22........5....0....3....4....0....3....0....15 23........5....0....3....4....0....3....0....15 24........3....0....2....3....0....2....0....10 25........5....0....3....4....0....4....0....16 26........5....0....3....4....0....4....0....16 27........5....0....3....5....0....4....0....17 28........3....0....2....3....0....3....0....11 29........5....0....3....5....0....4....0....17 30........6....0....3....5....0....4....0....18 31........6....0....3....5....0....4....0....18 32.......3.....0....3....3....0....3....0....12 33........6....0....4....5....0....4....0....19 34........6....0....4....5....0....4....0....19 35........6....0....4....5....1....4....0....20 36.......3.....0....3....3....0....3....0....12 37........6....0....4....5....1....4....0....20 39........7....0....4....5....1....4....0....21 40........7....0....4....5....1....4....0....21 41.......4.....0....3....3....0....3....0....13 42........7....0....4....5....2....4....0....22 43........7....0....4....5....2....4....0....22 44........7....0....4....5....3....4....0....23 45.......4.....0....3....3....0....3....0....13 46........7....0....4....5....3....4....0....23 47........8....0....4....5....3....4....0....24 48........8....0....4....5....3....4....0....24 49.......4.....0....3....4....0....3....0....14 50........8....0....4....6....3....4....0....25 51........8....0....4....6....3....4....0....25 52........8....0....4....6....3....5....0....26 53.......4.....0....3....4....0....3....0....14 54........8....0....4....6....3....5....0....26 55........9....0....4....6....3....5....0....27 56........9....0....4....6....3....5....0....27 57.......5.....0....3....4....0....3....0....15 58........9....0....4....6....4....5....0....28 59........9....0....4....6....4....5....0....28 60........9....0....4....7....4....5....0....29 61.......5.....0....3....4....0....3....0....15 62........9....0....4....7....4....5....0....29 63......10....0....4....7....4....5....0....30 64......10....0....4....7....4....5....0....30 Notice the hard/easy schedule. Keeping long runs to 33% of total weekly mileage. Every 4th week is a cutback week. You can take more rest during these weeks. *Always rest when you are tired, sick, or injured. Long walks will add to your fitness. Good luck. Take it real slow, and let your body get there in its own time. If you do, you set up the probability of having a lifetime of joy with running. --Jimmy
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arlahile view log	posted: 11/4/2008 at 8:07 PM
	Welcome! Go way slower than you think you should, then slow down some more. There shouldn't even be a hint of huffing and puffing. Don't feel embarrassed if you're really, really slow, 'cause you're training, not racing. If you don't feel like getting a heart rate monitor, use the talk test (can you chat easily while you run?) which is probably good enough (but HR monitors are fun if you're the geeky type). If you get hurt, take time off, and/or you may need to slow down some more. Oh...and have fun! Running shouldn't be torture. Post lots here (that's fun, too)! Arla
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posted: 11/4/2008 at 11:02 PM

I prefer the minimalist approach to keep it simple so start out with the following suggestions:

1) A properly fitted pair of shoes from your local running store. They will be expensive but until you gain enough experience to know what shoes work for you, let a pro pick them out.

2) A few basic pieces of tech clothing. The Nike Dri-Fit stuff is expensive but fits well and lasts forever.Some of mine is over ten years old and is still in perfect condition. You can save money by purchasing it off season or at over run stores like TJ Maxx. Depending on the weather you run you'll need shorts, tights, singlets and long sleeve shirts. Cotton is a runner's worst enemy. It gets wet, stays wet and is very uncomfortable in the summer or the winter. It's fine as a top layer but avoid wearing it next to your skin. That goes for socks and underwear as well (if you use it).

3) The C25K training program. It will safely take you from not running to running a 5K in 9 weeks. Follow it to the letter to avoid the common newbie mistake of trying to do too much too soon.

(4) Go Slow. Never run so fast that you end up out of breath. A pace that allows you to carry on a reasonably intelligible conversation should be your goal. Don't worry if you find yourself walking a bit at first. As your conditioning improves you'll be able to run faster and farther with the same effort.

Tom

Large Richard view log LSD King	posted: 11/5/2008 at 12:18 AM
	Here's my sage advice. 1.Get some good shoes. 2.Go have some fun 3. Don't do too much too soon 4. Have some more fun. 5. Run in a race. 6, Keep having fun!!!!

redleaf view log	posted: 11/5/2008 at 2:01 AM
	Just a hello! Good luck and as you can see lots of people here are friendly and helpful!
	PB: 36:44 2008 STWM 5k ... now to bring that lower...

CanadianMeg view log	posted: 11/5/2008 at 2:34 AM
	Quote from rvelich on 11/4/2008 at 6:17 PM: Welcome, curley! Like Ilene said... #1. is shoes, best purchased at a running shop where they will determine what type of shoe will best suit you. A lot of people on here have had great success starting out running with the Couch to 5K plan, or C25K. If you Google it, I'm sure you will find all the info you need. Good luck and, if you're going to be looking for more info here it is best to make your profile and log public so others can view what your doing and where you are at in your running in order to best serve you with any future questions you might have here. We'd love to have you in the C25K group right here. Check out the link in my signature. The big thing to remember is that even if you have good cardio fitness, it will take some time for your joints and other soft tissue to adjust so try to resist doing too much too soon. The C25K program helps pace you for 9 weeks and get you running. We have a lot of fun! Welcome!
	"If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don't spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. - Priscilla Welch * New Runners: Check out the C25K & One Hour Runner Support Group* 1 summer race done. 1 fall race done. Looking forward to the Resolution Run Dec 31!

slaptear2 view log Inventory SUKS !!	posted: 11/5/2008 at 3:04 AM modified: 11/5/2008 at 3:05 AM
	Ditto to all the above- you may find out that you don't like running at first and want to quit. Just keep at it. I couldn't run 10 yards back in April 2008, did the C25K program, and now I can run nearly 8 miles at once with no problems and I'm addicted and I ENJOY running. Run slow and easy to avoid injury- it takes 6-8 weeks for your body to adjust to your new sport. Log every run here. It's nice to look back 6 months from now and see how far you've progressed. Don't be afraid to use the SEARCH feature to find some answers and don't be afraid to post questions- you have marathon runners clear down to us newbies on this forum. It's a very friendly place. Look for no other forums- this is your new home.
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curleywurley	posted: 11/5/2008 at 10:04 AM
	Thankyou so very much,for ALL your great advise. I am planning to start tonight so will let everyone know how i go. I will need to go and buy better trainers thou but im sure i will be ok in the ones i have for my beginners start!! You have all made me feel very welcome (im gonna like it here) Thanks curley.
	♥♥curley♥♥

curleywurley	posted: 11/5/2008 at 10:25 AM
	Oh yeh which trainers are most recommended for running?
	♥♥curley♥♥

Figbash view log	posted: 11/5/2008 at 12:19 PM
	Quote from curleywurley on 11/5/2008 at 10:25 AM: Oh yeh which trainers are most recommended for running? No one here can recommend a pair of shoes for you because they have no way of knowing your foot type. As suggested above, see someone at your local running store for your first pair of running shoes. Do NOT assume that he ones you are wearing will be fine. Tom

Kerry1976 view log	posted: 11/5/2008 at 3:14 PM
	Curley, Welcome to the start of your running journey! Know that we all support you as you get started! The advice given to you in this thread so far is, as usual from RAers, spot-on. I highly recommend the C25K program - it worked for me. We look forward to cheering on as you make progress!
	Kerry

Go PRE view log Member Since 2008	posted: 11/6/2008 at 6:39 AM
	Welcome. My comment, for what it's worth is to start slow, and enjoy.