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» kelldog1 - beginning a running program Hello, I need some help! I've decided I want to learn how to run/jog. I walk 3-4 times a week now. I want to lose weight so I thought it might speed up the process. I've always wanted to run but have never taken the time to learn the correct way. I need to lose about 30 more pounds, i've already lost 25 after my first born -over a year old now! Thanks!! Kelly-- posted by kelldog1 » Lynn - Re: beginning a running program In response to message posted by kelldog1:Thanks for writing & congratulations on your walking & weight loss! It may be better if you email me at 4everun@USA.net where I can give you specifics. The best first tip I can give you is if you begin running; do it SLOWLY! And alternate with walking 10 minutes; running 3 minutes at first, then repeating this. Then increase the minutes of running gradually over the coming weeks. Remember if you wantto burn fat while exercising (something we all want to do) you must stay in a fat burning zone; (low) heart rate. -- posted by Lynn » barkbuster - Having some problems running lately Hi,I have been running since about the beginning of May(about 2 1/2 months now), there is a park in my area that has a loop that goes around the park that is 1 mile long, I started out doing 1 mile (about 10 minutes)three times a week, after a few weeks I went 2 miles (20 minutes) three times a week, up to then I was not having a problem so I started to run the 2 miles every day which was ok but The more I read on getting fit the more I was getting the hint that I should be getting 30 minutes of a workout in so I started doing 3 miles(30 minutes) but went back to 3 times a week Monday,Tuesday and Friday) and lately it has really been hard and seems like it is getting harder, sometimes towards the end of my jog my hand gets a little tingle in it(sort of like my hand is starting to fall a sleep) it has been very hot here lately but I run at about 8pm so it is not in the heat of the day, I thought that I should be well up to do the 30 minutes of jogging by now at almost 3 months of doing it but now I am a little worried. I am 39 years old and wondering if I am over doing it, sometimes my breathing is fine but other times my breathing is all out of whack, can you tell me if I am going about this wrong. I do this to train for dirt bike racing that I do on Sundays and it has helped out a great bit for endurance and strength in my legs and I am afraid if I stop running I will not have an advantage on the bike. I also do this to lose weight, I still need to lose about 20 pounds and it seems like I am not losing to much more. any help would be great. Thanks, Joe -- posted by barkbuster » desertblue - Re: Having some problems running lately In response to message posted by barkbuster:Joe, I started running last year and now I am hooked. But I try to listen to my inner needs before any kind of 'schedule'. I'd say go back to 20 minutes a day if that's what your body is comfortable at. Lynn, do you agree? Try to slowly add 30 minute workouts and see how it goes, maybe once a week. See how your breathing gets. You should NOT be gasping or even really uncomfortable. I'd say good on you for keeping out of the heat of the day. Don't forget to hydrate, too. If you keep your hands higher they might not tingle, but it might be worth asking a doctor what the deal is, just to rule out any other kind of problem. In fact, you should probably ask your doctor to design a good routine for you - help you get to your goals in a healthy way. That's my two cents but I am sure Lynn will have more to offer. -- posted by desertblue » Lynn - I agree with you Jill. I think you gave very good advice Jill. I think the most important element when you are still new at running is to go SLOW. That way you are burning fat (which you want) and building endurance.Again, all the advice that Jill gave is correct and what I would have said. (Thanks Jill.) Don't be impatient with the progress you have made. It does take time for the body to change. The important thing is that you are out there trying. Good luck. I don't get back here too often to check up on discussions - but I'm gonna try! -- posted by Lynn » 12MiNBoY - I need some Help Hello I'm 13 yrs old and I'm training for a 12 min. run around my gym..... I need to get good at this, so could anyone give me tips? Thanx......... I also have a High School by my house and it has a track that I run it's bout 1/2 mile to 1 mile I think-- posted by 12MiNBoY » dmiclat - How to teach proper running form to children? We live in the Northern Virginia area and have two children - ages 8 (girl) and 6 (boy). We are a 'running family' and typically jog together about 1 or 2x per week. The children are involved in a number of sports that require running quickness and speed.Recently, some of the coaches made comment indicating that many high school athletes do not have good running 'form' and the importance of learning proper running form at early ages. As such, we noticed that our children have not been taught proper running form that prevents injury and enhances performance (quickness, speed, and endurance). Has anyone heard of camps or training classes for ages 6-10 where children are coached/taught proper running form to prevent injury and increase performance (quickness, speed, endurance)? Your feedback is appreciated. -- posted by dmiclat
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