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"Just build up steadily and listen to your body, but the best bit of advice I can give is invest in decent running shoes if you take to it, saves a lot of pain lol." Haha my body told me to give up after the first 60 seconds of running  and Thank you for the tip il see if I make it past week 2 yet lol
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"Just build up steadily and listen to your body, but the best bit of advice I can give is invest in decent running shoes if you take to it, saves a lot of pain lol. Haha my body told me to give up after the first 60 seconds of running and Thank you for the tip il see if I make it past week 2 yet lol
Miss s x"Good luck, well maybe give it 15 minutes before you listen to it next time haha x | |||
"Just build up steadily and listen to your body, but the best bit of advice I can give is invest in decent running shoes if you take to it, saves a lot of pain lol. Haha my body told me to give up after the first 60 seconds of running and Thank you for the tip il see if I make it past week 2 yet lol
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Good luck, well maybe give it 15 minutes before you listen to it next time haha x"I completed the full run it worked our at 8 minutes running with walking inbetween I'm so unfit! But I'm not giving In this time
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"I'm going to give this one a go too,it has come recommended by a few people I know. I'll be giving it a go starting monday "Good luck let me know how you get on maybe we can inspire each other
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"It's a great way to get started into running, I started mine in May 2017 and ran my first marathon in October last year. I'd barely ran a step before I first laced up! Stick with it, it's highly addictive and great community. Check out the crap runners thread, they're a lovely supportive bunch on there" Wow well done. Not sure Il ever run a marathon but some level of fitness other than couch potato is my first goal
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"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Miss s x" This 
It’s where the majority fail, sitting on a couch planning is easy, anything from a diet to fitness but actually stepping out the front door and actually doing, is extremely hard. So congrats
They’ll be good runs and bad ones as well, keep going you’ll be surprised what you’re capable of. And don’t forget Parkrun 5k every Saturday once you get to the distance. | |||
"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x" Well done you! I want to do this, need a decent sports bra first tho. | |||
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"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x" Good news bad news It never gets easier, you become faster and can run further , accept this truth You do however adapt to love the pain and embrace the challenge | |||
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These things are great - just listen to what your body is telling you, change your running shoes regularly and stretch out after a run to avoid injury and DOMS. My running got a lot better when I started focussing on my breathing too but that will come.
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"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x" I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 " Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first | |||
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"I did the Zombies Run C25k and loved it. Now on season three and do all of the supply drop missions and season races too. Zombie noises really put wings on my feet
These things are great - just listen to what your body is telling you, change your running shoes regularly and stretch out after a run to avoid injury and DOMS. My running got a lot better when I started focussing on my breathing too but that will come.
Good luck! "I did the Zombie Escape Run last year at Hawkstone Follies Parks in Shropshire. I pride myself on being pretty fearless, but when these Zombies started lumbering out of everywhere I just took off. I ran with my eldest two kids who could barely run for laughing at me. But set a great time. They are doing one there in May, check out FB | |||
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"If the suns on your back it’s a great feeling. " But sometimes when your in the zone it doesn't matter if it's pissing down | |||
"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x" Oooh good luck with it I’ve just done my second run of week 1!!! We can do this girl  | |||
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"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x Good news bad news It never gets easier, you become faster and can run further , accept this truth You do however adapt to love the pain and embrace the challenge " I disagree with you, I find that many runs are genuinely a pleasure and the act of running feels so free. I remember the first run I had like that totally hooked me and I couldn't wait to do it again and again. Although they're not all like that! | |||
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"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x Good news bad news It never gets easier, you become faster and can run further , accept this truth You do however adapt to love the pain and embrace the challenge I disagree with you, I find that many runs are genuinely a pleasure and the act of running feels so free. I remember the first run I had like that totally hooked me and I couldn't wait to do it again and again. Although they're not all like that! " I'm glad someone else said that i hate the macho posturing of it all being about pain and speed. Your body adapts and the runs that at one time felt unachievable become easy runs. A few weeks back when the weather was bad we did parkrun with a friend training fir her first marathon, we took it very steady chatted all the way round and at the end she was delighted to realise that the social run she had just finished wpull have been a PB last summer.
It does get easier and it does get less painful but most of all it becomea fun | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first " Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work | |||
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"Thanks everyone I'm sticking with the couch 2 5k plan as it is manageable for me and with a busy lifestyle I can just about fit it in. Does anyone get migraines after running? I felt awful last night and ended up feeling worse for running Miss s x" Dehydration? Certainly I've felt rough almost like a hangover after some if my runs. Even for short runs you should be keeping hydrated through out the day | |||
"Thanks everyone I'm sticking with the couch 2 5k plan as it is manageable for me and with a busy lifestyle I can just about fit it in. Does anyone get migraines after running? I felt awful last night and ended up feeling worse for running Miss s x" I did end up with headaches at one point while running but it passed if it happens regularly it might be worth talking to your doctor just to be on the safe side. The cutting down bit isn't a bad idea start with manageable amounts you can always step it up as you go along. | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work" I agree with you on this, stick to the c25k, it's proven and easily managed irrespective of body shape or weight. | |||
"Thanks everyone I'm sticking with the couch 2 5k plan as it is manageable for me and with a busy lifestyle I can just about fit it in. Does anyone get migraines after running? I felt awful last night and ended up feeling worse for running Miss s x" It may be your hydration levels, you should be aiming to drink 2 litres of water a day on a normal day. If you're exercising, drink more, remember that tea and coffee don't really count. | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work" Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " Note , there are a number of good ways to build up distance, note I did not dismiss the run walk method , it's one good way, there are a number of good variations The main aim is to maintain regular training with enthusiasm, safely | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " It may well be, however the c25k that the OP is currently following is also easy, safe and progressive. There's no need to change from a programme that thousands of runners have used just because you feel your way is just as good. That's great, you follow your path. No arguments are necessary nor is it necessary to get pissy because people don't agree with your personal method. | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " Well the obvious shortcoming is that once you've reached 13 minutes you are on your own? | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " And then there's the lack of rest days and recovery? Which are pretty much essential for new runners? | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " And I'm also confused by what you mean abut running being easier than jogging? | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " And one last question when you say you recommend this, who too? | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings " Oh no that wasn't the last question, can you explain on when people should cycle not run? At what weight or fat percentage should they not be running? And what are the physiological reasons for them not running? | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings Oh no that wasn't the last question, can you explain on when people should cycle not run? At what weight or fat percentage should they not be running? And what are the physiological reasons for them not running?" If you genuinely think jogging is suitable for a 150 kg totally untrained 160 cm person I am unable to explain why x The size or weight is not fixed it needs knowledge of the person , their training history and bio mechanics So my above method is more a pre couch to 5 Couch to 5 is successfully however many still over for it have domms, give in If you think 5 minute run needs rest days then something has been done wrong , also almost noone can find time to run each day , although it's the rytham and habit we are trying to establish, The difference between running and jogging is huge bio mechanically Runnining priorities the glutes Jogging the quads Jogging for a heavy(heavy is of course subjective) person will cause a eccentric (negative) overload muscle damage and doms Biomechanicly jogging is inefficient compared to running Running is like a round wheel jogging a square one Running head and torso remains quite level jogging there is up down bounce , again the heavier the person without trained quads the more devastation upon a weak knee joint and quads , cycling or walking remove the eccentric harm As for on own after 20 30 days Not really drop back onto couch to 5 or from all the data one will have safely learned one can indeed work a plan to work for themselves and lifestyle I'm an advocate of lifestyle change and good form Goals are great incentives yet I find far to many set the 5 k as a goal , rather than focusing upon the health benefits of consistent good form Better to run 500 m in good form forever than 5k bouncing up and down just to say I've done 5 k , but either is better than none But it takes time for a body to adapt to running correctly, most try(dont succeed) to run before they can walk , a quality fast walk with poles and good posture is streets ahead of a bouncing plodding jog , fires and trains the glutes looks after knee health and helps lose fat ready for engaging in running correctly at the right time | |||
"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings Oh no that wasn't the last question, can you explain on when people should cycle not run? At what weight or fat percentage should they not be running? And what are the physiological reasons for them not running? If you genuinely think jogging is suitable for a 150 kg totally untrained 160 cm person I am unable to explain why x The size or weight is not fixed it needs knowledge of the person , their training history and bio mechanics So my above method is more a pre couch to 5 Couch to 5 is successfully however many still over for it have domms, give in If you think 5 minute run needs rest days then something has been done wrong , also almost noone can find time to run each day , although it's the rytham and habit we are trying to establish, The difference between running and jogging is huge bio mechanically Runnining priorities the glutes Jogging the quads Jogging for a heavy(heavy is of course subjective) person will cause a eccentric (negative) overload muscle damage and doms Biomechanicly jogging is inefficient compared to running Running is like a round wheel jogging a square one Running head and torso remains quite level jogging there is up down bounce , again the heavier the person without trained quads the more devastation upon a weak knee joint and quads , cycling or walking remove the eccentric harm As for on own after 20 30 days Not really drop back onto couch to 5 or from all the data one will have safely learned one can indeed work a plan to work for themselves and lifestyle I'm an advocate of lifestyle change and good form Goals are great incentives yet I find far to many set the 5 k as a goal , rather than focusing upon the health benefits of consistent good form Better to run 500 m in good form forever than 5k bouncing up and down just to say I've done 5 k , but either is better than none But it takes time for a body to adapt to running correctly, most try(dont succeed) to run before they can walk , a quality fast walk with poles and good posture is streets ahead of a bouncing plodding jog , fires and trains the glutes looks after knee health and helps lose fat ready for engaging in running correctly at the right time " I think you're ignoring or failing to recognise one of the most important points of running; enjoyment. Much as biomechanics are great and important, pretty much everyone that I know or run with couldn't give a flying damn about bio mechanics or quality versus distance etc etc. There is a real danger of overloading a first timer with unnecessary data, which may well be correct, but for a 5km run, it's completely pointless. I've ran for 2 years, completed long distances and consider myself to be moderately conversant with the necessary information, however, none of what you've just written there would have been of any use to me in any way shape or form. I'm not an elite runner, neither is the OP. Surely your input, if you understand as much as you claim to, should be tailored to the person and the situation. | |||
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"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings Oh no that wasn't the last question, can you explain on when people should cycle not run? At what weight or fat percentage should they not be running? And what are the physiological reasons for them not running? If you genuinely think jogging is suitable for a 150 kg totally untrained 160 cm person I am unable to explain why x The size or weight is not fixed it needs knowledge of the person , their training history and bio mechanics So my above method is more a pre couch to 5 Couch to 5 is successfully however many still over for it have domms, give in If you think 5 minute run needs rest days then something has been done wrong , also almost noone can find time to run each day , although it's the rytham and habit we are trying to establish, The difference between running and jogging is huge bio mechanically Runnining priorities the glutes Jogging the quads Jogging for a heavy(heavy is of course subjective) person will cause a eccentric (negative) overload muscle damage and doms Biomechanicly jogging is inefficient compared to running Running is like a round wheel jogging a square one Running head and torso remains quite level jogging there is up down bounce , again the heavier the person without trained quads the more devastation upon a weak knee joint and quads , cycling or walking remove the eccentric harm As for on own after 20 30 days Not really drop back onto couch to 5 or from all the data one will have safely learned one can indeed work a plan to work for themselves and lifestyle I'm an advocate of lifestyle change and good form Goals are great incentives yet I find far to many set the 5 k as a goal , rather than focusing upon the health benefits of consistent good form Better to run 500 m in good form forever than 5k bouncing up and down just to say I've done 5 k , but either is better than none But it takes time for a body to adapt to running correctly, most try(dont succeed) to run before they can walk , a quality fast walk with poles and good posture is streets ahead of a bouncing plodding jog , fires and trains the glutes looks after knee health and helps lose fat ready for engaging in running correctly at the right time " Luckily I'm not 150kgs and 160cm I'm also not untrained but thanks for your opinion | |||
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"Op just stick to c25k then you find what next. I did 5k210k but people will always try give you what works for them. Your doing a great job. " Thank you I used to be super healthy and go to the gym 5 x a week but due to a car accident 2 years ago I had to stop and recover. I've never been a runner ive always avoided it but thought I would try something different as the inside of a gym doesn't appeal to me anymore. I have my first goal of a 5k park run when I'm ready and then il see where I go from there. Miss s x | |||
"So anyway. I’m doing Couch to 5K and whilst the temptation to skip ahead is ever present I’m really enjoying it. Good luck OP. "Yes moving on lol Well done what week are you on? Miss s x | |||
"So anyway. I’m doing Couch to 5K and whilst the temptation to skip ahead is ever present I’m really enjoying it. Good luck OP.
Yes moving on lol
Well done what week are you on?
Miss s x"Apologies for somewhat derailing. I get a little militant about the thought that running can or should be elitist. You should be proud of getting out there and getting it done. | |||
"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x" Buy proper shoes. Something from brooks for example. | |||
"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x" Totally agree, once you’ve left the house it gets easier. Just set yourself a time that you get up and get ready, to go out, once you get in the habit it will become routine. Don’t push yourself to hard to start with, make it manageable. Good luck | |||
"So today I started my couch to 5k day 1! Omg the hardest part really was put to my trainers on and get out the door! Once I had done that I thought well I've come this far what harm can it do. I feel great that I managed to actually run, well more of a Jog but none the less I did it. I'm hoping it will get easier the more I do it but its Day 2 on Friday, any tips for running beginners? Miss s x" Stretch and warm up. | |||
"So anyway. I’m doing Couch to 5K and whilst the temptation to skip ahead is ever present I’m really enjoying it. Good luck OP.
Yes moving on lol
Well done what week are you on?
Miss s x
Apologies for somewhat derailing. I get a little militant about the thought that running can or should be elitist.
You should be proud of getting out there and getting it done. "No i completely agree with you doing something is better than nothing even if I'm not a professional runner well not yet if ever anyway
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"Run 10 steps walk 10 steps then after a while double it. I usually run 50 then walk 50. Play music that you like and enjoy the outdoors. I only started running when i was 49 but now done five 10k. Running is good for the mind body and soul and the changes to your body shape will boost you on.x I like that strategy, I often suggest Run twice a day for 20 days Each days runs should be the same time First days runs start at no more than 3 minutes Add one minute each other day Day 20 you're running twice for 13 mins After that you need to discover your own path Hydrate well Dont jog learn to run its easier, better to run 4 mins correct form than jog 10 Oh and Depends on your size too Running is not the best way if you are of a certain weight or fat percentage it does more harm than good If a person is above x I suggest the above technique but using cycling on the flat first Sorry but I'd really question the advice in both of these posts. OP stick with couch to 5km plan. It's brilliant. It's what pretty much every newbie and beginners course on the country follows and it is proven to work Question away , I've stated why it works now question away and illustrate its faults It follows a safe easy progressive path that anyone can follow , without injury, maintains enthusiasm and increased work load as the body adapts But please highlight its shortcomings Oh no that wasn't the last question, can you explain on when people should cycle not run? At what weight or fat percentage should they not be running? And what are the physiological reasons for them not running? If you genuinely think jogging is suitable for a 150 kg totally untrained 160 cm person I am unable to explain why x The size or weight is not fixed it needs knowledge of the person , their training history and bio mechanics So my above method is more a pre couch to 5 Couch to 5 is successfully however many still over for it have domms, give in If you think 5 minute run needs rest days then something has been done wrong , also almost noone can find time to run each day , although it's the rytham and habit we are trying to establish, The difference between running and jogging is huge bio mechanically Runnining priorities the glutes Jogging the quads Jogging for a heavy(heavy is of course subjective) person will cause a eccentric (negative) overload muscle damage and doms Biomechanicly jogging is inefficient compared to running Running is like a round wheel jogging a square one Running head and torso remains quite level jogging there is up down bounce , again the heavier the person without trained quads the more devastation upon a weak knee joint and quads , cycling or walking remove the eccentric harm As for on own after 20 30 days Not really drop back onto couch to 5 or from all the data one will have safely learned one can indeed work a plan to work for themselves and lifestyle I'm an advocate of lifestyle change and good form Goals are great incentives yet I find far to many set the 5 k as a goal , rather than focusing upon the health benefits of consistent good form Better to run 500 m in good form forever than 5k bouncing up and down just to say I've done 5 k , but either is better than none But it takes time for a body to adapt to running correctly, most try(dont succeed) to run before they can walk , a quality fast walk with poles and good posture is streets ahead of a bouncing plodding jog , fires and trains the glutes looks after knee health and helps lose fat ready for engaging in running correctly at the right time " I'm sorry to come back to this but I've just showed my partner your posts. She's a run leader and coachieve. She's helped people get from total beginner to 5km and them into half marathon, marathons and in some cases ultras. She runs with people who have lost huge amounts of weight (several stone) since beginning running. I think the polite way to describe her response was incredulous. You've contradicted your own plan on this response. Non of the biomechanics or comments about the benefits of cycling make any real sense. I really hope that when you say you suggest this training plan people ignore it and go down the proven routes. As I've already said and as many others have also said there is a reason why newbies follow the couch to 5km - it works! And it is also part of the reason why running is booming because all of a sudden it's doable. Anyway to all the people that have posted that they are trying couch to 5km at the moment - good luck and we'll done to all those who have completed it. As Tea Monkey has said running is ace, it's also pretty simple. And it's also a very encouraging and supportive sport. Anyone thinking about ithe should go and do parkrun, you won't be last and you will be encouraged! But it's also addictive! | |||
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"Gosh, I did the first run of week 4 this morning... I must have looked a right state, towards the end I was running along swearing, singing along, breathing loudly making all manner of strange noises, tears running down my face, snot coming from my nose all while saying in my head and out loud I've got this Tell ya what, I did it, I hurt but god do I feel good...
Next run on Monday as my set days are Mon, Wed and Fri, those two days off are a killer though...
How is everyone else doing? "Hey well done - that’s great you did it!!!!
I’ve just finished week 2 run 3 xx
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"Great work all. You all doing amazing just remember don’t give up. I just started 2019 miles for charity in 2019 as a bear ?? I started running again after splitting from my wife in 2014. Now a daily 5-20 miler and lots of charity challenges. " Cool I'm back on c25k yes I find it hard ... yes I struggle to motivate myself to go ... but you've gotta keep going, right? | |||
"Great work all. You all doing amazing just remember don’t give up. I just started 2019 miles for charity in 2019 as a bear ?? I started running again after splitting from my wife in 2014. Now a daily 5-20 miler and lots of charity challenges. Cool I'm back on c25k yes I find it hard ... yes I struggle to motivate myself to go ... but you've gotta keep going, right? " Definitely it the drive you got to keep. Why even 5 years on a set challenges to keep the motivation going. | |||
