I just don't understand it - painfull, gasping for breath etc - such an unpleasant experience ;-)
Convince me I should take it up...
2006-08-03 02:52:24 · 6 answers · asked by BlahDeBlah 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
When you take up running it should not be a painful experience, the 'no pain - no gain' mantra has gone out of the window.
Before you do anything else get some decent shoes, suitable for your running style - a good running shop will have someone to look at your feet and offer advice. (And a proper sports bra for girlies!)
To start you should plan to go out for 1/2 hour with 5 mins brisk walk to warm up, 1 min run then 1 min walk for 20 mins, then 5 mins walk to cool down, after that you should stretch your legs to prevent muscle cramps. The next day you should do nothing! Then you should do the same thing again the day after, and so on. (Take 2 rest days at weekend or whenever your schedule allows).
After you have done this for a couple of weeks you will find that you can run for longer, so increase run to 2 mins and 1 min walk. Then 3 mins run, then 4 etc. etc. in following weeks. In no time at all you will be able to run for full 20 mins. You will find your own comfort speed for running and perhaps also feel like you want to push yourself to run faster.
Once you get to this point you will certainly have noticed the difference in your fitness level, posture, muscle tone and energy. You will then probably be hooked and want to increase your running time (very gradually). You might also like to take part in some short local charity runs. I would suggest that at this point you find the local running club and join up - they will have coaches who can offer more advice to further your running.
You will feel a lot better for it and lots of people will be impressed by your perseverence!!
GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!!
2006-08-03 03:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by cath 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother - sit on your couch for the rest of your life and eat as much junk as you like. They make really outsize clothes now so you can still look fabulous on the way to the kebab shop.
What could be more satisfying than slowly loafing your way to a heart attack in your mid forties? It's not as if you want to be capable of climbing stairs when you retire is it?
If you're not even slightly convinced yet - give running a couple of weeks and get through that fitness barrier (the one that causes the gasping etc.). When you're past that you can run as far as you like and it feels fantastic. Honest.
2006-08-03 10:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by FairyHoaxster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to, and to be honest, it's only painful if you go too fast, but it's a great stress reliever and gives you a great "feel good" when you're finished (bodies natural do da's being released or whatever!) plus done regularly (you don't have to go miles and miles) it keeps you very fit and it's great for your cardio system
Was I convincing enough?
2006-08-03 09:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't even try to convince you LOL
I think it's bad for the knees!
2006-08-03 10:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it keeps you healthy and when your 1st time and unfit you wont be able to breath but after a few weeks you will be able too
2006-08-03 15:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for good health.
for improve stamina.
for fresh air.
watching goods chicks.
for drinking coconut water.
to meet new freind.
clear voice.
2006-08-03 10:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋