What are some good running routines for a beginner? How long or what distance should you shoot for when first starting out?
2006-09-12 17:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I usually run by time. When I first started I ran for 10 minutes. That was all I could do. After only a week or so I started increasing it by a few minutes here or there. After awhile I was up to 45 minutes at a time. I only ran three days a week though because your body needs the break. I don't run right now because I'm pregnant and I think I'm a bit low on iron. I exercise but I'm having problems with cardio.
Just start slow and gradually increase your workout. Oh, and invest in some really great shoes.
2006-09-12 17:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first started running a year ago, I jogged a block and walked a block for 1.5 miles. Every other day, I would increase the jog by a block.
The key is to start off slow/short and work your way up. It's an endurance sport.
Get GOOD running shoes.
When you increase your distance, slow down.
2006-09-13 00:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK IM 15 BUT BUT IM IN CROSS COUNTRY AND IM IN THE TOP 3 RUNNERS SO I THINK THIS WILL HELP OHH AND I'V BEEN IN IT FOR 2 YEARS...(IF THAT MAKES YOU FEEL ANY BETTER LOL)
OK IT DEPEND IF YOUR GONNA BE A DISTANCE RUNNER(CROSS COUNTRY) OR A TRACK RUNNER IM NOT SURE WHAT THERE CALLED BUT IF YOUR JUST STARTING OUT FOR DISTANCE JUST GO AS FAR AS YOU CAN GO BUT DO A VERY SLOW JOG BUT FIRST DO A WARM UP LAP LIKE AROUNG THE BLOCK OR DOWN THE STREET ABOT A QUARTER OF A MILE THEN STOP AND DO A COUPLE STRETCHES THEN GO RUNNING THEN GET BACK AND STRECH OR ELSE ALL YOUR MUSCLS WILL STAY ALL PUMPED UP AND THEN YOU'LL GET SORE SO WHEN YOU GET BACK STRECH AGIAN SO THEN YOU'LL CALM DOWN YOUR MUSCLS AND I HAVE NO IDEA IF YOU WANNA BE A SPRINTER(FAST, SPEED RUNNER)I DONT KNOW ABOUT THAT THATS IN TRACK.
OHH YEAH AND YOU NEED GOOD RUNNING SHOES LIKE SAUCONY YOU CAN GO TO THE WEB SITE WWW.SAUCONY .COM AND YOU'LL FIND OUT SOME GOOD ONES BUT THERE VERY PRICIE AROUND 90.00 BUT IN THE LONG-RUN THE'LL BE REALLY GOOD...THEY'LL LAST LONG
HOPE I HELPED:))
2006-09-13 00:13:55 · answer #3 · answered by sarah j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about running but walking fast is just as good for your heart, to keep in shape. I find that walking on a treadmill at the gym is good exercise plus sometimes I take it up a notch do a little running on the treadmill. I usually do 100 reps on the treadmill, then add other exercise equipment as well for a total of 1 hour every other day.
2006-09-13 00:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by luneib 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Doctor told me to run for 15 to 20 minutes for at least 3 days and if you can do it without any difficulty, try elongating the time as you think you can.
2006-09-13 00:07:56 · answer #5 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a 10 minute non-stop jog, if thats easy for you then increase the time to something you think that will push you but you can do
2006-09-13 00:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by iSmile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try doing 1/4 of a mile for a week.......then 1/2 mile next week............then 3/4 of a mile........then 1 mile and keep workin ur way up...
2006-09-13 00:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by urmomma987654 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
runnersworld.com
2006-09-13 00:08:07 · answer #8 · answered by ew bugs! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋