I currently train in kickboxing and usually I walk for 60mins-90mins on my nights that I am not at training, and just recently my instructor told me that If I jog every night for just 30mins I'll be getting better results and fitness than opposed to walking for hours.. at boxing we skip and run but only in short intervals (2mins) then do core exercises in between.. My trainer was said that running is the best sure fire way to lose fat and keep lean muscle fast as it is an anerobic exercise??(I think, I don't have the best memory) any way I tried running the other night and can only seem to do it for 500 meters then I'm buggered.. I started of sprinting and then tried to jog instead to see if that helped but it seems really hard to do. I thought I was relatively fit till I tried to run.. My goal is to be able to run 30 mins 4 -5 nights a week, any tips on how to get started or used to runnning would be great.
how I now admire long distance runners now that I relise just how hard it is!
2006-12-17 15:37:20 · 11 answers · asked by channille 3 in Sports ➔ Running
I've done a lot of running. The trick is to not sprint off the start, or like you experienced, you'll burn yourself out. Start at a relatively slow jog on a set course you know. make it for...1.5 km. If you can't do it all and you find you need to walk, walk. But dont' just give in because it hurts. Only stop if you start throwing up.
Once you can run that distance without stopping, start stepping up the distance. Personally, when I started running, I didn't go by time, I went by distance. I find it easier to keep motivated when running a distance rather than an alotment of time. Once you start getting into running and you find you can go longer, then you can set yourself to a time limit. Personally, I like to run for an hour and do pushups at the begining, and end...sometimes intermitently while I run. Pushups can be a good way to break up the run, and let your legs get that little bit of rest that can be so beneficial as well as strengthen your upper body.
Also, once you start to find you can run for longer periods of time without getting gassed, you should start to run Fartlek (spelling?) once a week. It's basically running at a very respectable pace (not a sprint, but not that far from it) for 20 minutes. If you can do that, you're good to go (Y) = thumbs up
Good luck! ;)
2006-12-17 15:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Richard W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been running for more than 15000 days or more than 40 years. My philosopy is the same as that of Marty Liquori who was a great distance runner from Villanova and also an ABC commentator. He said that is not an issue of wheter you'll run today, it's only a matter of what time you'll do it.
Some days you'll have it and other days you won't. The days you have it are no probem at all. The days that you don't have it is where the problem lies. On these days the first thing is you have to do is get out the door. Once out the door you're on your way to a run. It may not be a quality run, but anything is better than nothing. On these day if you get sluggish while running stop and walk about 100 yards and then break back into a run. You'll be suprised how quickly you can do 3 miles in this fashion.
2006-12-18 00:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by robert k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start slow, even walking fast, and then pick up in to running. Trying to run 3-4 times a week is good, and sprinting is only good for faster runners. You should also try to find fun runs in your area as they can add a more competitive edge to your racing. Also, running with a friend is the best because you have someone to talk to and take your mind off the run. Yo may want an mp3 player, unless you are running in traffic, where you need full concentration. You might want to look in to running early in the morning, before most start their day, because this is when you have a lot of energy, and have not lost it from a long day. If all else fails, just try your best, and have fun with it.
2006-12-17 17:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by scubazim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started running about a year ago. I went from 220 to 185 lbs. I never liked to run, and then one day I decided that this was the thing to do. I LOVE it. I run 4-5 times per week, from 3 to 6 miles at a time. I don't pressure myself to go a certain distance, I just base it on feel and if I have the time to dedicate on that particular morning. I started by walking an increasing my distances and then jogging/walking, now I run at about 7.5 minute mile pace. Make sure you get the right running gear so you enjoy it.
Good Luck.
2006-12-17 15:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by The Face 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been running for 7years & its a great way to keep fit! If your goal is to run for 30minutes, u definately shouldn't sprint at the start or the rest of it is gonna be hell! start steady! u may want to start doing 5mins run, 2mins walk for 30mins & then gradually increase the run & decrease ur walk as u get fitter- but dont hurry. progression is a slow progress. start on 2days a week & work ur way towards 4days. If u have a high pulse in the morning (take ur resting heart rate in the morning before u sit up) then don't run- have a day off because u may be overloading ur system. Running with others or with music is also a great way to keep ur motivation up- good luck!
2006-12-17 22:35:07 · answer #5 · answered by Just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stick with it. Don't sprint if you want to run for 30 minutes, or it will be hell. Just find a distance around your neighborhood or on a track and set your goal to run that nonstop before trying to increase up to 30 minutes. If you need to walk for a little on the set distance but don't just give up when it starts to hurt a little; running in the beginning will hurt a little until your body gets used to using the different muscles.
2006-12-18 09:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by jshawver3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Track and Field sprinter and a way to approach running as a daily exercise is to gradually work into it. Start running and increase into running more and more. For example, start running four miles per day for three days a week. Then increase distance and the number of days you run. If you continue working into it, you could become very fit, very quickly.
2006-12-18 08:35:52 · answer #7 · answered by Nick87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swimming - but without a background in it, to start in the activity may prove to be frustrating Racqetball - biggest pitfalls are court fees and needing an opponent, but it is a great workout Distance Walking - if you can block ninety minutes to two hours a day and keep up a brisk pace, it is a low-impact alternative to running
2016-05-23 03:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by Marcia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morning: Jog for 30 minutes
Afternoon: Jog for 15 minutes, take a break, Jog for 15 more minutes
Evening: Treadmill 45 minutes
2006-12-17 23:29:32 · answer #9 · answered by ViVa La inDiA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
set aside a large tinme e\period to run. rtun and dont worry about time.
2006-12-18 06:42:14 · answer #10 · answered by catchup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋