05-20-2008, 07:38 PM | #11 |
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Runner's World has a great Beginners Section, including an 8 week plan to get you going.
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/smar...-278-0,00.html A mistake I made when I started running again 4 years ago was I told myself that I was an intermediate runner because I had run before (even though it was 2 years before that). If you haven't run in a while, you are a beginner, and need to train accordingly, or you will promptly burn out and quit. I totally agree with Archaea. Don't worry about speed at the beginning, it's completely irrelevant unless you have an endurance base. Keep us posted. |
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My hands are closed, but not clenched. My arms usually swing controlled, not 'thrashing' but not gentle either. More of a controlled thrash I guess. My jaw is usually loose. Sometimes as I'm breathing I'll mouth the words to the song on my iPod. I'd probably say when my foot lands it is more of a thud. I've never been light on my feet by any means, so what should I pay attention to? Landing on my heels and pushing off to my toes more? I've never really 'thought' about running, I've just done it. As far as posture, I've never paid attention. I'll have to look next time. Thanks for the recommendations. |
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Posture is debated, see Chi Running. For you, you may wish to consult the running store, but without having seen you run, I'd recommend a midsole land. I'm not naturally light on my feet, but focusing upon it allows me to improve. It's just how you set your foot down. You can "lighten" your land if you concentrate and over time it will improve. This will lessen injuries. I currently have a bone contusion on my heel from speed work, so foot strike is important. I love fitness so you hit me on something I love, even though in terms of competition, I'm very average and often disappointed with my performances. However, it's taken a lot of work to become average so I've had to go at it very methodically.
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I ran again yesterday morning, and I went about 2.5 miles at a steady pace before my knee and shins were sore and I had to back off a bit. I kept a steady pace, so that was a good thing. Next time I run I'm planning on going on Saturday, weather permitting. We'll see how it goes.
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