how do i start running.ive never done any before.i am not fit but would like to be.i am aiming to do the great

Answer 1

i'd would start by fast walking then do what we used to call pacing..run 20 steps walk 20 steps. then gradually build up more runing to walking. make sure you have really good trainers. get advice where you buy them. it will spare you injury and pain. give yourself reasonable goals and make your life work so that you can't not do it. go once a week then build to three times of twenty minutes. if you do too much too soon you'll give up and get bored. if you join a jjb sports club you get free advice from the fitness instructors. my mate joined to train for marathons and she's amazing. i go for fitness generally and love it.

Answer 2

Congradulations on starting! I'm a runner, and trust me, it wasn't easy to start.

Everyday jog a little around your neighborhood. Jog for about ten-twenty minutes everyday in the beginning. Don't push yourself too hard, but make sure that by the time you're finished exercising, you feel pretty exhausted. Then gradually increase the time and the pace of your jog. Don't forget to stretch your legs and arms before and after running. Listening to upbeat music really works too. Grabbing a friend to jog with you can also help a lot. And drinks lots of water! :]

Answer 3

you'll definitely want a good pair of shoes. running is very hard on the body, and a good pair of shoes can make a very significant difference in terms of injury prevention. also, before and after you run, but *especially* beforehand, make sure you stretch. i reccomend doing a little warm-up jog, maybe 5 mins or so, or a few laps around a track, and then stretching. being "tight" muscle-wise is a great way to hurt yourself. i would definitely visit a shoe store in town to find a runner's club as well ... having other people to run with can make a huge difference in terms of the actual enjoyability of the excersize.

Answer 4

Get some good trainers - don't skimp, don't by a fashion pair, go to a sports shop and ask advice.
Start slow and short, walk, do a bit more running....
Shorten the walks, lengthen the runs until the runs join up.
Don't expect too much too soon.
I started running 30 years ago, at 28. It really gets under your skin. Best of luck.

Answer 5

Start by walking at least 30 min per day for a week, then the next week a 5 min. walk followed by a quick pace walk for at least 20 min. then a cool down walk for the final 5 min. for 2 weeks, then a 5 min warm up, 15 min quick pace, 10 min easy jog and finally 5 min cool down easy walk until can do that with no problem. Then you can increase your speeds and times and you will be running before you know it.

Answer 6

If it's the great north run that you want to do, then you should be aware that the places go really quickly, and you need to apply before Xmas I should think. You can register here

Answer 7

Start by doing the run/walk method by "The Penguin." You walk a little, run a little, and then walk a little. Gradually you build up your stamina.

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."

Answer 8

see if there is a beginners club in your area, or a buddy to run with. going out yourself is boring and you might give up. dont expect to run miles straightaway, saying that it doesnt take long to notice your fitness improving. good luck!!

Answer 9

dont run to far and fast just slowly build up also going with a friend help you it makes it less boring also listening to music as you go along .

Answer 10

Moving your legs normally works for me...