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jes81276
summer fun!
Member since 3/06 4962 total posts
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Jaime
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So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
Where do I even start? Any ideas/webistes/strategies for starting out? I feel like I have NO endurance, but would love to challenge myself. Would love to set a goal and do some kind of martahon next summer....dunno if that will happen, but like I said, I would love to challenge myself....any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!! 
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Posted 8/27/11 10:17 PM  |
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LDrinkh20
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 1820 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
I know a lot of people like the Couch To 5K program! I say google it!
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| Posted 8/27/11 10:22 PM |
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jerseychick
LIF Adult
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
Posted by LDrinkh20
I know a lot of people like the Couch To 5K program! I say google it!
Agreed...definitely check this out!
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| Posted 8/27/11 11:19 PM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
I have heard great things about C25k. However, when I started running I just kind of did it on my own. I decided I wanted to try a 10k so I would walk/run on my own schedule. I started in Dec. and by May I ran my first 10k in less than 1 hour! (I was thrilled!)
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| Posted 8/27/11 11:42 PM |
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cityandbeachmom
Vineyard hopping time
Member since 6/10 1821 total posts
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Suffer the pain of discipline,
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
I winged it too. I invested in a Garmin 405 and started giving myself personal goals
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| Posted 8/28/11 12:03 AM |
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Reese1106
Family of 4! :o)
Member since 8/06 6655 total posts
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Theresa
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
I agree with Couch to 5K. I've never done it but have heard great things about it. Also check out Hal Higdon's and Nike's websites for tips, etc.
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| Posted 8/28/11 9:58 AM |
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ziamaria
I love this boy!
Member since 4/07 3372 total posts
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
i followed the couch 2 5k program using a podcast from carli at runningintoshape.com. she tells u when to walk/run as music plays in the background. i also used an app on my cell to track my calories/time/distance. both of these things took me from non-runner to being able to run 7 miles straight. i started the program on 1/1/11 and have stuck with running b/c it eased me into it and helped me with my endurance.
good luck!
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| Posted 8/28/11 11:10 AM |
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kellsbells7
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/07 590 total posts
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Re: So I have decided that I would like to start running....HELP ME?!?!?!
One thing I learned when I started...SLOW DOWN!
I felt like I was going to die when I first started. I was able to build endurance by telling myself to slow down. Once I felt my body settle into my hips and I relaxed my arms and shoulders, I was able to run a lot longer. Once I got distance and time down, I worked on speed. I am still a beginner, but getting there!
Good luck!
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| Posted 8/28/11 6:34 PM |
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