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jamie2769 asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

I want to start running on a daily basis?

Is there any tips anyone can give me to get started with out feeling like I am killing myself?

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    1. run at your own pace and start out slow.

    2. make sure you stretch, but not too much.

    start out by jumping up and down to get the blood flowing and when you feel warm then you should start. also you can start by breathing heavy and fast kind of like hyperventilating before you run to get oxygen going.

    3. drink water to be hydrated, but not a lot that will make you full.

    4. just dont stop running and push yourself to keep your body moving.

    5. after a while of running you won't be that tired anymore (runner's high)

    6. wear some good running shoes. i like the nike air max 180s they wont make you tired and dont hurt your feet. they also feel like you are slightly bouncing when you run so your feet dont hit the ground as hard.

    7. wear light clothing.

    8. listen to some music to keep your mind off of the running and you will end up not being as tired.

    9. just run until you are actually tired. if you stop and walk then you will feel more tired when you start again.

    10. start a breathing pattern where you get an even amount of oxygen in and out. its better to keep a pattern going between your pace of breathing and pace of running. there is no need to speed up if you are going your own pace. if you do speed up, either breathe faster or breathe deeper, probably deeper.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I would definitely recommend starting off with basic cardio in your home before you actually begin running. Doing jumping jacks and pushups and ski jumps for 20 minutes a day or some aerobics and then yoga/pilates 3 times a week will help stretch you out and get you into the program.

    Then, after 2-3 weeks, you should ease into running. Start off with running for 20 minutes a day. Start off walking for 3 at a brisk pace and stop to stretch. Then jog lightly but sprint the last minute. After you run, walk it out for 5. Then stretch. Continue doing this for a week and as grow more and more comfortable definitely tack on time or increase your pace.

    Hope that helps! For more advice check out http://i-dietandfitness.com/

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    First - Get yourself a good pair of running shoes!

    Second - Get an upbeat playlist on your iPod

    Three - Start slow. Go with a simple jog first, then switch to running for a few minutes, then back to running. Switch it up until you can feel comfortable with running at a regular basis.

    Have fun!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you don't feel like you are killing yourself you aren't working hard enough. Just try and try again. I hate running but I do it anyway.

    Try to change it up a bit, run sprints on one day, then on the next run distance and more importantly timed. A 30 minute run or other cardio workout, is the average amount of time it takes to deplete your immediate fuel source(simple sugars...), then all the cardio work after 30 minutes is usually burning your reserve fuel source, (FAT).

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  • polar
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    have comfortable shoes,

    run short distances add as the days go by,

    eat and drink well

    Do not go without a pepper spray if you know you are not running on a school ground or a stadium and alone

  • 1 decade ago

    Intervals. Start out walking, then when you're ready, jog as long as you feel you can (go slow), then walk again, then jog. Just keep that up and you'll begin to notice that you can jog more than you walk, and soon you'll be going non-stop.

  • 1 decade ago

    take it slow. i starting running 5k to train for a triathlon. right now, i run 2 minutes, walk 2 minutes. when i get efficient at this, i will change to 3 minute run, 1 minute walk.

    good luck

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    start out with only a couple of blocks and then work your way up

    dont try to do to much

  • 1 decade ago

    make sure to stretch before and maybe start out with running for 3min. and then walking for 1min

  • 1 decade ago

    You shouldn't jog alone (if outside), and you shouldn't listen to music (if outside).

    Stretch

    Hydrate

    Walk briskly first

    Light jog

    Harder jog

    Walk to slow down

    Stretch

    It's always little by little.

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