Runners - help me begin

TriedandTested

TriedandTested

TriedandTested

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Hey

I'm REALLY eager to get in to running. I need to lose weight and i need to get fit. I was speaking to a friend tonight..she says she's really in to her running and actually loves it! I feel inspired.

I will also be incorporating cycling in to my new fitness programme, if that's worth mentioning. :confused:

Basically, where do i start? Just by getting out there and running til i can run no more? Start with short jogs or sprints?

Please help, any advice would be greatly appreciated (running shoes, tips, etc). Thank you.
 
Gilly said:
Buy proper footwear.

Don't over-exert yourself to begin with. You'll hurt yourself, put yourself off and not bother any more.

Is it just weight loss you're after or do you have other goals? Particular distances you want to cover? Run a mile in x amount of minutes? If you can, come up with some objectives. Small goals to attain that measure your progress.
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Thanks Gilly.

Can you recommend any particular make/brand of footwear for a begginer?

What i'd really like to do is lose the weight and steadily build up my fitness and increase the length of my runs as times passes. I'm not aiming to run the London Marathon anytime soon but if i start doing well that maybe something i'd consider in a year or two (or is that unrealistic?).

I really don't know where to start...get my shoes first? Are they really THAT important?..or can i just chuck on some trainers and get going...or will that lead to aches/pains/injuries like you mention?
 
Tinders said:
Try this for size once you get some shoes.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I also have a new toy for my Ipod Nano, nike are doing a little sensor which you put into your trainer and then the other bit plugs into your ipod, it then tracks your run, and gives you an idea of how you are doing.Quite usefull for newbies.
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Wicked link. Thank you. Just reading it now. :)
 
So it's not a case of if it feels comfy then the shoes will be ok? :( :D That's fine..but as an interim i may just get some running shoes from the local sports shop then get myself up to a specialised shop later on.

That sound ok or am i likely to injure myself; bear in mind i'm probably gonna follow the plan that was linked to a few posts up.
 
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