Comments on How to Begin a Running Program

I invested in a heart rate monitor that also recorded distance and times. By downloading the information to my computer, I was able to track progress in a number of different areas, and thus keep motivated and interested.

I invested in a heart rate monitor that also recorded distance and times. By downloading the information to my computer, I was able to track progress in a number of different areas, and thus keep motivated and interested.

Keep the same speed of run/jog by repeatedly moving your hands in endless circles and repeating an endless song. Compare it with the movement of cylinders of a car engine.

To run at a faster pace and to accomplish your goals, you should listen to some of the training music in the movie Rocky. When I started doing this it really helped, and it's fun to pretend to be Rocky. :)

Keep the same speed of run/jog by repeatedly moving your hands in endless circles and repeating an endless song. Compare it with the movement of cylinders of a car engine.

When I'm starting a running program, I tune in to a commercial music radio station, then run during the songs and walk when the advertisements are on. It's a great way to pace yourself between running and walking, and reward yourself for having to listen to annoying ads! Usually this means I will run for 5-10 minutes, and walk for 3-5 minutes. This is a simple way to pace yourself without having to worry about exact timing. Just turn the tunes on and go!

Walk briskly for 30 minutes, three to five times a week for a while before you do any running. Treadmills are good for this because you can monitor your pace. This preparation will reduce your risk of injury when you start jogging and running.

Music is helpful when running. Especially if you do not have a partner or a friend to run with you. The music helps you to get motivated to run, and it will keep pushing you to get better and stronger.

In addition to investing in good running shoes ... invest in socks designed specifically for running. The socks help soften impact or running and also are designed to keep your feet cool and dry. Don't skimp on your feet, you'll need them!

Make running a social event and get your friends involved. Catch up on the weeks activities and spend some quality time with friends...the time will be over before you finish exchanging stories!

Stretching and cross-training are great ways to ease the pain of a new running schedule and balance out the muscles being used. I have found that swimming and yoga feel especially good.

Enter timed races at your level of length and skill. This provides another incentive to stay with your program.

Wear inner socks obtainable from a camping store. I've always worn them and I've never had a chafe or blister from running.

Enter timed races at your level of length and skill. This provides another incentive to stay with your program.

When I'm starting a running program, I tune in to a commercial music radio station, then run during the songs and walk when the advertisements are on. It's a great way to pace yourself between running and walking, and reward yourself for having to listen to annoying ads! Usually this means I will run for 5-10 minutes, and walk for 3-5 minutes. This is a simple way to pace yourself without having to worry about exact timing. Just turn the tunes on and go!

The hardest part of starting an exercise plan is just to get up the determination to get out and actually do it. Once you start, you'll find out how rewarding exercise can be - especially running. Just take a deep breath, lace up your shoes, and get out.

Walk briskly for 30 minutes, three to five times a week for a while before you do any running. Treadmills are good for this because you can monitor your pace. This preparation will reduce your risk of injury when you start jogging and running.

Start out by walking for 5 minutes, then run for 1 to 3 minutes, as long as you need. Then switch back to walking. This will help you to get into the running mode.

Stretching and cross-training are great ways to ease the pain of a new running schedule and balance out the muscles being used. I have found that swimming and yoga feel especially good.

Make running a social event and get your friends involved. Catch up on the weeks activities and spend some quality time with friends...the time will be over before you finish exchanging stories!