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Real beginner at jogging needs advice guys.
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black & white seagull
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Five months ago, I could barely run for the bus. I'm not particularly overweight, but I was unfit. So my husband and I started the NHS Couch-to-5k plan. I really can't recommend this programme highly enough. It starts you off really slowly but by the end of nine weeks you'll be running non-stop for 30 minutes. We now run 5-6km three times a week. I feel fantastic for it and love knowing that my stamina is so much better and my legs stronger.
It couldn't be easier - just download the podcasts, stick in your headphones and go. I never once felt disheartened the whole time I was doing the programme.
Couch to 5K - Live Well - NHS Choices
It couldn't be easier - just download the podcasts, stick in your headphones and go. I never once felt disheartened the whole time I was doing the programme.
Couch to 5K - Live Well - NHS Choices
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
Your time for the fifth of a mile would give you a whole mile in seven and a half minutes, if you kept that speed up, which isn't too shabby at all considering that you walked some of it. Good luck in your endeavours, shed the weight and keep it off!
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Hove / Παρος
Make sure you get a pair of decent running shoes, at Sports Direct they have a little heat sensitive platform that detects the shape of the arch of your foot and recommends what shape of running shoe is best for you. I ran with bad shoes for a while and ended up getting shin splints for around 3 months which I've only just recovered from. Also, if you run when your calf muscles are tight you are liable to get shin splints as the muscles in your calf usually help cushion the impact of running on your shins, but when the muscles are tight this doesn't happen.
Good luck
Good luck
Buy this:
http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/411020/Running-Made-Easy/Product.html?searchtype=bookall&searchsource=0&searchstring=running+made+easy&urlrefer=search&strefer=bookall&searchfilters=s%7brunning+made+easy%7d%2bc%7b91%7d%2b
Brilliant for people who are really starting from scratch.
http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/411020/Running-Made-Easy/Product.html?searchtype=bookall&searchsource=0&searchstring=running+made+easy&urlrefer=search&strefer=bookall&searchfilters=s%7brunning+made+easy%7d%2bc%7b91%7d%2b
Brilliant for people who are really starting from scratch.
Your weight loss thread popped up when I was doing another search, the other day.
I wondered then how it was going, but didn't like to bounce, 'just in case'.
So this is nicely timed, well done.
I have no knowledge of jogging as my knees wouldn't hold up, which is my point.
I can't imagine carrying the weight and pounding the streets doing too many favours to your joints, so take it easy.
The last thing you need is a few weeks laid up.
I wondered then how it was going, but didn't like to bounce, 'just in case'.
So this is nicely timed, well done.
I have no knowledge of jogging as my knees wouldn't hold up, which is my point.
I can't imagine carrying the weight and pounding the streets doing too many favours to your joints, so take it easy.
The last thing you need is a few weeks laid up.
Leekbrookgull
Well-known member
Good points,i cycle not in a club,but today hilly area that Leek is 14 miles in 65 mins (and that is slow by good riders standards),but i can handle it. Fast walking is very important,try to do two miles on the seafront in around 30 min two/three times aweek to supplement any running. For some reason from what i understand 'A brisk paced walk eats calories' (?)
The_Real_SussexSeagull123
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- Aug 4, 2011
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Hello mate! Great to hear you want to get fit again. The best advice I can give you without knowing more is for approx the next 4-6 weeks. Slowly progress the distance you are running. Like the comments above get some decent running shoes. This will limit the pressure on your joints and decrease the risk of injury. Look for shoes which are padded , support the ankle .Adequately warm up and mobilise before your jog. So basic foot rotations , leg extensions etc etc. Once your fully mobile then begin to warm up. Best way for this is to have a quick walk and progress this into a jog. Nobody knows your body better than yourself. So you can answer most questions adequately. The first 4-6 weeks your body will be re-adjusting to exercise. Don't train too hard. The main goal here is to stick to training , not over stress your body. Your conditioning your muscles and aerobic energy system for exercise. So your main goal will be so start jogging small distances and getting your joints mobile and lubricated. After this, I would then reccomend you find out what your limits are physically - how far can you run comfortably? How long untill your either gased or muscle's ache? And then work from there. Progressing over time. Find out what your long term goal is. Where you want to be and then break it down into a programme. So if you want ( This ) in a year. Work out what you needed to do over 12 months - 6 monts - 3 months - 1 month. Then follow the plan 
If you need any advice then just mail me.
I am a PT and will be happy to help! Kind Regards
If you need any advice then just mail me.
I am a PT and will be happy to help! Kind Regards
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Hello mate! Great to hear you want to get fit again. The best advice I can give you without knowing more is for approx the next 4-6 weeks. Slowly progress the distance you are running. Like the comments above get some decent running shoes. This will limit the pressure on your joints and decrease the risk of injury. Look for shoes which are padded , support the ankle .Adequately warm up and mobilise before your jog. So basic foot rotations , leg extensions etc etc. Once your fully mobile then begin to warm up. Best way for this is to have a quick walk and progress this into a jog. Nobody knows your body better than yourself. So you can answer most questions adequately. The first 4-6 weeks your body will be re-adjusting to exercise. Don't train too hard. The main goal here is to stick to training , not over stress your body. Your conditioning your muscles and aerobic energy system for exercise. So your main goal will be so start jogging small distances and getting your joints mobile and lubricated. After this, I would then reccomend you find out what your limits are physically - how far can you run comfortably? How long untill your either gased or muscle's ache? And then work from there. Progressing over time. Find out what your long term goal is. Where you want to be and then break it down into a programme. So if you want ( This ) in a year. Work out what you needed to do over 12 months - 6 monts - 3 months - 1 month. Then follow the plan
If you need any advice then just mail me.
I am a PT and will be happy to help! Kind Regards
very much appreciated mate, cheers
Lord Bamber
Legendary Chairman
Hello mate! Great to hear you want to get fit again. The best advice I can give you without knowing more is for approx the next 4-6 weeks. Slowly progress the distance you are running. Like the comments above get some decent running shoes. This will limit the pressure on your joints and decrease the risk of injury. Look for shoes which are padded , support the ankle .Adequately warm up and mobilise before your jog. So basic foot rotations , leg extensions etc etc. Once your fully mobile then begin to warm up. Best way for this is to have a quick walk and progress this into a jog. Nobody knows your body better than yourself. So you can answer most questions adequately. The first 4-6 weeks your body will be re-adjusting to exercise. Don't train too hard. The main goal here is to stick to training , not over stress your body. Your conditioning your muscles and aerobic energy system for exercise. So your main goal will be so start jogging small distances and getting your joints mobile and lubricated. After this, I would then reccomend you find out what your limits are physically - how far can you run comfortably? How long untill your either gased or muscle's ache? And then work from there. Progressing over time. Find out what your long term goal is. Where you want to be and then break it down into a programme. So if you want ( This ) in a year. Work out what you needed to do over 12 months - 6 monts - 3 months - 1 month. Then follow the plan
If you need any advice then just mail me.
I am a PT and will be happy to help! Kind Regards
There has been a lot of shit posted on NSC during the past few days/weeks/months but this just shows what a good forum can do, great post, support, help, just what was needed.
Also
Official Running Thread - Page 34
Good luck.
Austrian Gull
Well-known member
Don't fret about the seemingly short distances to start with. I began a jogging programme four months ago when I could barely run for more than three minutes without feeling knackered.
By jogging every other day, I quickly managed to increase distance as well as getting the weight off.
I now go 6 kms each time and miss it when I've got no time. It won't take long for you to feel the same if you stick at it. Good luck!
By jogging every other day, I quickly managed to increase distance as well as getting the weight off.
I now go 6 kms each time and miss it when I've got no time. It won't take long for you to feel the same if you stick at it. Good luck!
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that is very encouraging mate, many thanks
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Well everybody thats day one of the 8 week programme to get back to fitness. Week one is Run one min, walk 90 seconds. Repeat eight times. Do three times a week. Measured out a 2.41 mile route and there i was pounding! the streets at 0615. Got back in 30 mins 35 secs, and my gawd did that 8th set hurt lol. But i done it and can rest till wednesday. Please dont think i am being a bit self indulgent not adding this onto the running thread,rather than having this personal one, once i feel i am progressing enough I will, till then I am finding the support i get here brilliant.
Return of the Rev
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keep going gp! started my mate jogging could not manage 200 metres a year ago now up to 7 miles and on course for half marathon in feb!
good to hear from you again hope you are ok and well done losing the lbs
Horton's halftime iceberg
Blooming Marvellous
I am the unfit husband mentioned earlier by black and white seagull, the couch to 5k by NHS direct is really good and its will power more than anything else, just make sure you go out rain, sun or gale and by the end you can easily be running 5k, it is amazing. I find running along the seafront the best as its level and has good points to aim for.
I had to run for the train last night to make the football, didnt stop and I could not have done that 3 months ago, let is all know how you get on and I hope you enjoy the podcasts.
NorthStandN1A
Member
firstly - well done for making a life change, you will not regret it no matter the pain, sweat, tears, and possible blood that it takes to get to your goals !!!!!
my advice is that in the beginning you should concentrate alot more on diet and sticking to it than training. Diet is the key. Training is massively important, and slow and easy at first is good, but you should set goals to push yourself a little bit further everytime you run, even if it is 2 minutes more.
I think in your case you shouldn't worry how far you are going, but rather how long. Set a time that is you can accomplish then work from that and add 1 minute to it everyday. Soon you will be going longer than you would have ever thought was possible.
Rest is also important so don't over train. 3 days a week would be good at first then after a few weeks add another day, until you can get 5 days a week and take the weekends off.
Good luck mate, and remember it is all about what you fuel your body with. DIET , DIET , DIET !!!!!!
my advice is that in the beginning you should concentrate alot more on diet and sticking to it than training. Diet is the key. Training is massively important, and slow and easy at first is good, but you should set goals to push yourself a little bit further everytime you run, even if it is 2 minutes more.
I think in your case you shouldn't worry how far you are going, but rather how long. Set a time that is you can accomplish then work from that and add 1 minute to it everyday. Soon you will be going longer than you would have ever thought was possible.
Rest is also important so don't over train. 3 days a week would be good at first then after a few weeks add another day, until you can get 5 days a week and take the weekends off.
Good luck mate, and remember it is all about what you fuel your body with. DIET , DIET , DIET !!!!!!
Tricky Dicky
New member
There are alwasy two bits of good advice for starting running. Decent shoes and don't try to go too fast. When I started I couldn't last very long, even though I thought I was going slowly, so I slowed down even more - in fact I could have walked faster, but that wasn't the point. Within a couple or three weeks I could keep jogging for over an hour, only then did I attempt to speed up, and then only a little.
