What sort of schedule should I keep....like 1 mile 3 X week and increase from there. Running used to be fun and effortless for me. I'd like to get back there.
2006-09-15 19:39:50 · 5 answers · asked by Carole 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The first thing that you should do is consult your doctor to insure that you are in relative good health. Upon doing this and getting a clean bill of health, you should try walking from 30 minutes to a hour for a week. This stretches your muscles and improves your circulation. Then, I would suggest doing an alternate walk and run routine. Alternate walking and running a quarter mile or even a half mile. Do this for a week. Only after this, go for a mile, 3 times a week. Give yourself a day of rest between runs. As you gain strength and stamina, slowly increase your amount to two miles. After doing this for a week or three, increase your speed. Then alternate, adding a quarter mile or half mile. Test your limits slowly and you should improve in six months to about 3 miles in 30 to 40 minutes. Take it slow at first. If you get hurt, then you will lose interest and quit.
2006-09-15 20:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon your stamina as well as your age and present health situation. If you are of Athletic make , then you can go for 5-10 miles. But for an average person 2-3 miles is good to start with. For weak persons , just1-2 miles is good.
2006-09-15 19:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by Vicky - Software Specialist 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just try to push urself alittle more each time. like move up to 1.5 miles on day and then 2 the next. dont rush it
2006-09-15 19:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by rockladder2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All habits have a danger factor. Run but do not make it a habit.
2006-09-15 19:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by ALWAYS GOTTA KNOW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this site. www.surfsidewellness.com/runforlife
2006-09-18 16:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋