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I am here to share my thoughts on running/walking. I've never really worked out all my life except for ocassional hobby swimming. With the goal of getting back in shape, I chose running. I must say I'm freaking loving it!
I started a month ago and do 2 miles daily, except for saturdays.
I just want to share my observations and get your thoughts on them:
I've lost weight in one month - about 5-8 pounds
my arms were flabby, now they look a little better
i'm a full-time student and i am seeing more concentration in my studies. I'm getting things done faster and more efficiently
my ankles hurt
i'm happier in general
my stamina has increased
i sleep better
Does anyone have suggestions on how to tone my upper body, especially arms? will I be able to run more with practice? How fast, do you think, I can reach 5-6 miles?
I am here to share my thoughts on running/walking. I've never really worked out all my life except for ocassional hobby swimming. With the goal of getting back in shape, I chose running. I must say I'm freaking loving it!
I started a month ago and do 2 miles daily, except for saturdays.
I just want to share my observations and get your thoughts on them:
I've lost weight in one month - about 5-8 pounds
my arms were flabby, now they look a little better
i'm a full-time student and i am seeing more concentration in my studies. I'm getting things done faster and more efficiently
my ankles hurt
i'm happier in general
my stamina has increased
i sleep better
Does anyone have suggestions on how to tone my upper body, especially arms? will I be able to run more with practice? How fast, do you think, I can reach 5-6 miles?
Good work! For your arms, start with doing pushups, 3 sets in addition to your running. As you get stronger, you might want to start adding in a weight training program a couple times a week. But initially, I would just knock out pushups. With consistent training, you could feasibly be up to 5-6 miles within a few months, 6 months would be very doable. If you would like a program to follow, the Couch to 5K is an awesome one. Several people I know have done it with great success. Cool Running | The Couch-to-5K ® Running Plan
nice post. Point #3 (mental focus) is an underappreciated and overlooked benefit of running IMO. You should try to gradually keep increasing your distance. The usual rule of thumb is no more than 10 percent increase per week, although I think especially if you're young you can have a breakthru day when you're feeling good, where you get a big increase in distance.
If you're interested in losing weight, long slow running is the best IMO. According to what I've read this tends to tap into using fat as energy instead of (carb-derived) glycogen.
My advice as always is to avoid running on pavement, which is very tough on joints and feet. Find some grass or dirt on which to do your running, otherwise you could do more harm than good.
Good work! For your arms, start with doing pushups, 3 sets in addition to your running. As you get stronger, you might want to start adding in a weight training program a couple times a week. But initially, I would just knock out pushups. With consistent training, you could feasibly be up to 5-6 miles within a few months, 6 months would be very doable. If you would like a program to follow, the Couch to 5K is an awesome one. Several people I know have done it with great success. Cool Running | The Couch-to-5K ® Running Plan
rnc, thanks.
Push -ups it is! Thanks a lot. I will start from tommorow.
I'm hoping to reach 5-6 miles within 2 months actually. I will keep you all posted
nice post. Point #3 (mental focus) is an underappreciated and overlooked benefit of running IMO. You should try to gradually keep increasing your distance. The usual rule of thumb is no more than 10 percent increase per week, although I think especially if you're young you can have a breakthru day when you're feeling good, where you get a big increase in distance.
If you're interested in losing weight, long slow running is the best IMO. According to what I've read this tends to tap into using fat as energy instead of (carb-derived) glycogen.
My advice as always is to avoid running on pavement, which is very tough on joints and feet. Find some grass or dirt on which to do your running, otherwise you could do more harm than good.
wutitz, thanks. #3 is what is giving me the most benefits. I am really surprised at the way my brain functions now. Things that were very hard for me now, are not even worth spending time. I can definitely see the difference.
I'm in my late 20's and female, so hopefully I come in the category of young, I will wait for my break thru day . Actually, I've noticed that on some days, I can run very easily and some days, I cannot cover even a mile.
I'm not concentrating on losing weight. My goals is more stamina, better shape and mental focus(did not know this benefit before I started running).
I use a running track for my running. I believe this is pavement? I don't think I can find grass or dirt
... just go out and run 6 miles. You might hurt a little after, but you can do it. Two months is a long time to train for only 5 miles..
Not everyone can do that. Sometimes people need more time to get to longer distances. I do agree that 2 months is a long time to train for that. I think just adding a 1/2 mile every time they run will get them there.
... just go out and run 6 miles. You might hurt a little after, but you can do it. Two months is a long time to train for only 5 miles..
Totally disagree. I usually tell people who never have never run to start with a 400 meter run, about 1/4th mile or about 2.5 city blocks. The general rule of thumb from most coaches is not to increase mileage by more than 10 percent per week. Following this rule, a person who starts out at 400 meters would be at 857 meters, or just over 1/2 mile after 2 months. It varies greatly by individual of course but two months is nothing when it comes to distance running.
Not everyone can do that. Sometimes people need more time to get to longer distances. I do agree that 2 months is a long time to train for that. I think just adding a 1/2 mile every time they run will get them there.
So hopefully, I can get there in 1 month
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