OS Running Thread

[DJ]

Re: OS Running Thread

I want to start running to get in shape, but I have always considered running rather brutal in the past. Any tips to get started, as that seems to be the toughest part?

I am pretty average as far as my weight goes, but I'm not really in shape, either, and would like to change that, to be honest.

EDIT: I see there are already some tips in this thread and I have looked the Couch to 5K program over and it looks promising.

Couch to 5K is a good start.

What I tell people is to set small goals ... just run for 10 minutes without stopping. Don't worry about your pace, just focus on moving forward and not stopping/walking until the 10 minutes is up. Keep doing that until 10 minutes feels easy and then start bumping the time up 2-3 minutes.

That's what I'm doing now, as I'm transitioning from running 5Ks to 10Ks.

[ESPNdeportes]

Re: OS Running Thread

I want to start running to get in shape, but I have always considered running rather brutal in the past. Any tips to get started, as that seems to be the toughest part?

I am pretty average as far as my weight goes, but I'm not really in shape, either, and would like to change that, to be honest.

EDIT: I see there are already some tips in this thread and I have looked the Couch to 5K program over and it looks promising.

When I first started running, I hated it, but forced myself to do it. Once it became more of a habit, I slowly started to like it. Now I love it and if I don't run at least every other day I feel sluggish. So yeah try to make it a habit and it just may stick. It may take many months though.

I agree on setting small goals as well, and focus more on duration of running rather than pace.

[superjames1992]

Re: OS Running Thread

Couch to 5K is a good start.

What I tell people is to set small goals ... just run for 10 minutes without stopping. Don't worry about your pace, just focus on moving forward and not stopping/walking until the 10 minutes is up. Keep doing that until 10 minutes feels easy and then start bumping the time up 2-3 minutes.

That's what I'm doing now, as I'm transitioning from running 5Ks to 10Ks.

When I first started running, I hated it, but forced myself to do it. Once it became more of a habit, I slowly started to like it. Now I love it and if I don't run at least every other day I feel sluggish. So yeah try to make it a habit and it just may stick. It may take many months though.

I agree on setting small goals as well, and focus more on duration of running rather than pace.

Thanks for the suggestions, guys!

[TheShizNo1]

Can anyone tell me exactly what to wear when running outside in the cold? I'd prefer to not get sick.

[MachoMyers]

Re: OS Running Thread

Can anyone tell me exactly what to wear when running outside in the cold? I'd prefer to not get sick.

Warm clothes? :wink:

Depends on far you are going and how cold it is. It is pretty mild here (35-50 degrees Fahrenheit) but I love wearing compression stuff so I have some Under Armour tights (legs and long sleeve top) but since I don't want to look like an idiot I wear shorts over my tights and a tee shirt over my long sleeve. If its extra cold I'll put on a running jacket my wife bought me and a toque and gloves.

A common misconception that people have is that running will make you sick but it actually boosts your immune system (assuming you don't over do it and eat a balanced diet/get enough rest.)

[ESPNdeportes]

Re: OS Running Thread

Well, my wife and I are running our first Marathon saturday in DC (the rock 'n roll series, not marine corps).

Ready to kill it!! Only concern is the high is gonna be 76, so its gonna pretty hot at the end, will definitely have to hydrate.

We are definitely not fast, our goal is to beat Oprah's time, LOL. We should finish in 4:20

[DJ]

Re: OS Running Thread

Well, my wife and I are running our first Marathon saturday in DC (the rock 'n roll series, not marine corps).

Ready to kill it!! Only concern is the high is gonna be 76, so its gonna pretty hot at the end, will definitely have to hydrate.

We are definitely not fast, our goal is to beat Oprah's time, LOL. We should finish in 4:20

Good luck to you and your wife!

I'm doing a team Marathon in May; I believe I'm running a little over 6 miles, which shouldn't be too hard to handle.

I've been getting some good runs in lately thanks to the nice weather.

[legacyme3]

Re: OS Running Thread

I used to be in the shape I could run a marathon. (back when I was in college, I ran 20 miles in the rain without a problem... until I stopped, then I went to sleep for the day). This was like 2 years ago.

I need to find a motivator. Back then I had a reason to compete. Now that factor is out of my life, so I really don't feel the need to run.

Any help? I've basically completely stopped running, so if I restarted again, it would be an uphill battle again. I would by no means be running 5 minute miles.

[Equinox831]

Re: OS Running Thread

Big meet tomorrow for me, conference. I'm so psyched, I'm running the 4x400 and the 4x800 and we have a pretty good shot. The 4x400 could qualify for state tomorrow so we're really striving for it, the 4x800 shattered the school indoor record by 25 seconds last week so that was pretty incredible. The whole team is pretty confident heading into the meet and we think we can pull out the win and bring home a conference championship heading into outdoor season!

[MachoMyers]

Re: OS Running Thread

Well, my wife and I are running our first Marathon saturday in DC (the rock 'n roll series, not marine corps).

Ready to kill it!! Only concern is the high is gonna be 76, so its gonna pretty hot at the end, will definitely have to hydrate.

We are definitely not fast, our goal is to beat Oprah's time, LOL. We should finish in 4:20

That is awesome, a race I have always been interested in. Please let us know how it goes and good luck to you and the missus!

[ESPNdeportes]

Re: OS Running Thread

Well, the marathon went really well. The DC Metro was running behind so a lot of runners, including us, were late, so we had to start a few corrals back. The heat was also a factor, by the end of the run it was 78, no clouds, and no cover from the sun....but we made it!

Good thing to cross off our bucket list!

[Jonesy]

Re: OS Running Thread

Ok so I have decided to try and tackle my first ever half marathon in August. I think I'm going to need that long to prepare seeing as the longest I've ever run is 8km back in high school cross country this is going to be a challenge!!! I'm following a '3 month to run a half marathon' program that was just out in the latest Australian Mens Fitness magazine.

It's basically running 3 to 4 times per week with shorter runs, speed runs and intervals during the week then one long run on sundays that slowly increases in length.

[MachoMyers]

Re: OS Running Thread

Best of luck Jonesy!

If anyone is interested in looking for running programs for 10k/half/full marathon I highly recommend Hal Higdon's programs.

http://www.halhigdon.com/

Hal's even got apps out now!

[DJ]

Re: OS Running Thread

Man, I did something to my right foot/ankle. The last few times I've gone for a run, it's been real sore/tender towards the end of the run, and will bother me for a few hours afterwards. By the next morning, I feel fine, so not sure what's going on exactly.

[Jonesy]

Re: OS Running Thread

Best of luck Jonesy!

If anyone is interested in looking for running programs for 10k/half/full marathon I highly recommend Hal Higdon's programs.

http://www.halhigdon.com/

Hal's even got apps out now!

Awesome thanks Xavier! That's a great site!

I posted this in the book thread and thought I would post it here too as it's running related. Has anyone read this book?

I'm half way through Born to Run at the moment and it's an awesome book!

Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tarahumara immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tarahumara but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder.

With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. Born to Run is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.