I just ran for 10 minutes and...

run at a pace you can keep up for some time.

try running for time, not distance. if you feel knackered DONT STOP AND GIVE UP, just slow down (a slower jog or fast walk) and continue when you can.

keep at it.

PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY :biggrin:

Reply 2

OP

And I suppose I should keep lengthening the amount of time I run, say every two weeks add five minutes? Would 30 minutes be a good start, or is it one of those personal things, see for how long I can run for?

Reply 3

Dragonshorts

Maybe you should just choose a place to run to, so your not continually thinking 'this is pointless, its not like im running anywhere'. Unless your running in your hallway, how many interesting places does it go to? I hate running- I dont think anyone should do it...

Reply 4

heminder

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Reply 5

Sami C

And I suppose I should keep lengthening the amount of time I run, say every two weeks add five minutes? Would 30 minutes be a good start, or is it one of those personal things, see for how long I can run for?

im crap at running too so im running about 15 mins (although i feel i could dig deeper.. maybe ill try for a longer run tomorrow). i would run for longer and slower but then i feel like im going too slow and people are judging (stupid i know).

i would start running 10 minutes at a good pace tomorrow. if you can do that 'easily' then add a minute the next day. keep going until you fail one day then start at that time :smile:

or if you dont wanna wait that long, yeah go try your maximum run (run till you feel sick? or start to feel dizzy - that is never good :smile:

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Reply 6

john !!

set a target. if you want to get used to running for a long time, use treadmills (at a gym) because they help you keep an exact pace, although they are much easier than running around. Get a good route, don't just go back and forward.

Also something I do which I love is when you've run for ages, start your watch and sprint as fast as you can for a minute, it probably won't be very fast but run like there is a T-Rex chasing you and is gonna eat your guts if you don't get away from it. It feels great afterwards, and after a while of that I kind of lose feeling in my arms and legs and work like a machine and dont care. Its great fun!

I did this after 40 minutes of a slow jog and was so knackered. The best part is once the minute is up, you can have a short rest to catch your breath and then go back to aerobic running for another period of time. And I dont know if theres any physical effect or just mental but I swear I always feel better for the rest of the day after jogging, I heard of the term "jogger's high" so maybe that's whgat its talking about with a higher metabolism or something?

Just make sure you get a lot of water and have lots of regular sleep..

Reply 7

OH dont run in your hall :rolleyes:

im sure theres a park near you? kensington gardens (is that what theyre called - i just dont know!).

personally i run from my house to the canal cos its quite nice and there are other runners and stuff there (they like 'force' me to keep going - i dont wanna look weak infront of their lycra'd asses!). maybe you could run by the river? i dunno. (just remember that if you run a mile youll need to walk back a mile to get home :biggrin:

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ITS HARD BUT ITS WELL WORTH IT DUDE!

Reply 8

OP

10 minutes sounds good. I'm really lazy so if I keep this going I want a medal and a certificate...

Reply 9

nabzp

Run and when you get to a point where you think you can't run anymore, just keep going, you go through a sort-of physical&mental barrier and then you can keep running for a while with no probs.

Reply 10

-TMG-

9

Get some proper running shoes/trainers. I have some and they are so much better. Wearing normal footwear was bending my foot but the running ones have a special cushion in and everythin. I run four miles no problem, in about 15 mins.

Reply 11

OP

I could always run in hyde park...I like the idea of running and then sprinting. Probably helps increase your endurance. I may face the possibility of getting up early in the morning and running. 6am start every morning? It's getting into the routine, once you start you can keep it up. I might try this when school starts, because I really need to get fit.

Reply 12

-TMG-

Get some proper running shoes/trainers. I have some and they are so much better. Wearing normal footwear was bending my foot but the running ones have a special cushion in and everythin. I run four miles no problem, in about 15 mins.

OMG A 3:45 minute mile :eek:

Reply 13

AATTMM

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I can barely manage 5 minutes :rolleyes:

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Reply 14

OP

I can barely manage 5 minutes

You rock sir, you rock.

Reply 15

adamu

Sami C

...I am absolutely dead. Just running up and down my long hallway at a fast jog and it killed me. I never run but really want to start. Any tips on how to start properly, speed I should run, how often etc.?

its all about the breathing. Just breathe in and out in a controlled fashion in out in out and run, dont speed up or slow down the breathing just do it at a similar controlled pace - you will add 5 minutes to your run no problem.

Reply 16

Syntax

13

I'm a cheat.. I can't be bothered to run for ages (can't believe I used to run cross country loads) so I just jog for 30 seconds, then sprint for 30 seconds, repeating for 5 minutes. I only can be arsed to do this once a week aswell.. shocking considering that I literally live across the road from a park. I doubt this has much fitness benefit (??) but it just makes me feel better :biggrin:

Reply 17

heminder

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Sami C

...I am absolutely dead.

don't run...
skate. it's much faster... :smile:

Reply 18

-TMG-

9

Oh yeah the breathing. You breathe in and out steadily, at the same rhythm all the time. Breathing in through your nose and out your mouth. Keep the same pace running. Don't try and start out fast or stay in front. That's the secret :biggrin:

Reply 19

rock_eleven