Any runners?

rubysi

I am looking for some advice on how to start running besides one foot in front of another. I was wondering if anyone here started running after 35? I have a very strength based job but I could use some cardio and I have a hyperactive dog that would love this new adventure. Any suggestions would be great.

heathereb23

Run for fun? What the hell kind of fun is that?

(Sorry, quote from one of my favorite movies. But really, I hate running so I have no advice.)

rae_dylanzmom

I'm not sure what your stumbling block is, but that whole one foot in front of the other thing really is true.

If you can schedule some time to do it and get yourself out for any distance, any speed for three days in a row, you will get yourself over the getting-started hump, the soreness of the first couple of days, and it will begin to be part of a routine.

GL!

teachko

I started running about 6 months ago and pretty much started from 0.  I used the Couch 2 5K app and love it.  In the beginning I could barely run the 60 seconds they wanted and I had to do some weeks multiple times before I could move on.  Now I run 30 minutes a couple of days a week and on the weekends I try to stretch it out by doing the Couch 2 10K app.  (I run for time and not distance cause I'm still ridiculously slow but I figure that will come).  I love it way more than I thought I would and I feel so much better after a run.  Hope this helps.  Good Luck

hooligans4

My mother started running right before she turned 40. Her goal was to be able to run a mile by her birthday. Well she did that and ran the NYC marathon by 43. She just turned 60 and is still running. It's never too late to start.
Just start slow. Go around your block and just increase your time and distance every time you go.

Mayzie15

I love to run and haven't in awhile. I need to get back to it. I've heard the couch 2 5k app is really good and I think I'm going to give it a try.

HeathernSteven

I am not a fan of running prefer biking but I know quite a few people who have done the couch 2 5k successfully.

mindaa

Running is great! I started in college, but at first would alternate running and walking. Good music can help. When I started, I ran to the same album every time, so as soon as I heard that first song, it was like a automatic response to start moving.

Have fun!

mindaa

Found this article on How to Start Running, thought it was a good overview

https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/how-start-running?ecd=wnl_wlw_010814&ctr=wnl-wlw-010814_ld-stry&mb=

Lady2010

Hi - up until about 7 or 8 years ago, I ran regularly - 2 - 3x / week for about 30 min.   I tried to get back into running this summer - and I was doing ok but then we started treatments, etc and I just stopped.

After my failed IVF I decided it was time to start again.  Only this time I am using the Couch to 5k program to get back into it - will give me a regular schedule and slowing increase to prevent injury and overdoing it.  Several runners recommended it to me.  I am on week 2 and so far so good.

https://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Good luck!

LindsayF24

I've been running for just about 15 years and love it. I started by working on distance. Now I do interval sprints and love it. Happy to answer any questions or give advice!