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Mar 09, 2007 12:09

i woke up this morning and decided to take up running ... be free with the wind so to speak.


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june3rd March 10 2007, 00:12:58 UTC
Yay! Another runner!

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miki March 11 2007, 17:51:49 UTC
more like another to-be-runner! :)

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june3rd March 11 2007, 21:50:18 UTC
have you figured out a routine and some running routes yet?

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miki March 12 2007, 01:19:23 UTC
yes on the routine
no on the routes

unfortunately i don't live close to any dirt / grass trails. everything is cemented around here. but i'm looking to do the dirt trails on the weekend.

as for routine, i basically took the program from the serpentine running club in london (link: http://www.serpentine.org.uk/advice/begin/starting.php). the first 3 weeks will be just walking & jogging every other day. since i'm not a runner and terribly out of shape, i'd like to warm my body up first and then gradually add to it.

any tips / advice / routine suggestions?

oh i also have not found shoes and gear that i like.

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june3rd March 12 2007, 05:20:04 UTC
Before you begin anything, I'd suggest talking to your physician too, just to make sure the cardio is all working right. Assuming that's all cool, start off with maybe 2-3 short sessions of 2-3 miles or 20-30 mins a week. Within 3-4 weeks, you'll be surprised at how much better you'll feel. The first few runs are always the hardest but getting out there and taking the first few steps is always the hardest part. Even if you feel really tired, just know that you'll feel better after your run -- I almost always do ( ... )

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