So happy for you :-) And glad you've been bitten by the running bug :-) Awesome accomplishment there!
I have some advice/observations as a new runner I'm happy to share:
-use a structured program because it's based on "the training effect"- you gradually build up your cardio and muscle strength based on research into how long it takes, etc. -don't worry about speed/pacing until after you can COMFORTABLY run a 5k -get good running shoes and a good bra -a stopwatch is helpful, especially if you're doing a structured program -don't wear yoga pants, they fall down, seriously we're talking major exposure ;-) -your head ALWAYS gets tired before your body. when that voice in your heads tells you to stop, slow down and stop pay attention- is it your head or your body? (you'd be surprised which part of you gives up first) If it's your head try to think of something to distract it as long as you can and get through that running segment. If it's your body, stop. -when you first start running you will be sore, more sore than any other exercise, that's normal. make sure you build a stretching routine in (harder said than done!) -runs won't be consistent or follow any pattern for the first 6 months of training. one day you'll have a kick ass run like you did today. You'll take 2 days off, eat right, drink right, sleep right etc and your next run will be SHITTY. Like you will literally feel like dying. And it doesn't make sense. Then, you'll do everything wrong, have a hangover, go for a run and it's great! That's normal, it's just your body adjusting to the training effect and gradual building and intensity. Your runs will start to get better and more consistent with time :-)
(Hope I didn't sound like a total know-it-all asshole but I wish someone had told me this stuff when I first started).
Endorphins are fabulous, and feel so much better than a food binge! Just keep interval training, which is what you're doing by running, and then walking, and then running again. Just kick up the running intervals. If you usually run for a minute straight, try to make it two, or or to go further in that one minute. Keep that up, and before you know it, two miles will be over and done before you know what happened. Seriously. YOU!!!
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Whoo Hoo!!!!! Good for you! What a great feeling, huh?
So happy for you :-) And glad you've been bitten by the running bug :-) Awesome accomplishment there!
I have some advice/observations as a new runner I'm happy to share:
-use a structured program because it's based on "the training effect"- you gradually build up your cardio and muscle strength based on research into how long it takes, etc.
-don't worry about speed/pacing until after you can COMFORTABLY run a 5k
-get good running shoes and a good bra
-a stopwatch is helpful, especially if you're doing a structured program
-don't wear yoga pants, they fall down, seriously we're talking major exposure ;-)
-your head ALWAYS gets tired before your body. when that voice in your heads tells you to stop, slow down and stop pay attention- is it your head or your body? (you'd be surprised which part of you gives up first) If it's your head try to think of something to distract it as long as you can and get through that running segment. If it's your body, stop.
-when you first start running you will be sore, more sore than any other exercise, that's normal. make sure you build a stretching routine in (harder said than done!)
-runs won't be consistent or follow any pattern for the first 6 months of training. one day you'll have a kick ass run like you did today. You'll take 2 days off, eat right, drink right, sleep right etc and your next run will be SHITTY. Like you will literally feel like dying. And it doesn't make sense. Then, you'll do everything wrong, have a hangover, go for a run and it's great! That's normal, it's just your body adjusting to the training effect and gradual building and intensity. Your runs will start to get better and more consistent with time :-)
(Hope I didn't sound like a total know-it-all asshole but I wish someone had told me this stuff when I first started).
Endorphins are fabulous, and feel so much better than a food binge! Just keep interval training, which is what you're doing by running, and then walking, and then running again. Just kick up the running intervals. If you usually run for a minute straight, try to make it two, or or to go further in that one minute. Keep that up, and before you know it, two miles will be over and done before you know what happened. Seriously. YOU!!!
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