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After years of deciding I wasn't built to run (I'm too heavy and a keen cyclist) I decided to give running a try. My aim, to shed quite a few pounds and get fitter. I been out twice in the last week, mostly walking the first time, a little less walking and more jogging the second time. I'm off out for my 3rd session late this afternoon. Any advice, encourage would be gratefully received.
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I switched to running after being very heavily involved in cycling. At first I found the aerobic side of runnig not a problem but my legs just couldn't keep up with my heart. All I did to overcome this was start off on short runs & build up VERY slowly. Overtime it will come good ( then bad,good,bad,good...) so stick with it and feel free to combine it with cycling at the same time.
Enjoy
same situation here. I cycled because i felt too heavy to run, plus it was easier on the back. The best advice i got was go to a Real runner's shop and get a good pait of shoes, they make a BIG diference. then take it easy. I'm so hyped about running at the moment it's hard to stay in sometimes, hence hanging around here.
stay with it !
I'm 2 sessions ahead of you, having just finished my 5th run. I'm running when I can, walking when I can't, and timing myself on the same route each time - already made a 5 minute improvement, so that I can see myself get better.
I'm also forcing myself out every other day - no excuses at all, which explains why I ended up running through freezing fog last week - that was unpleasant!
A lot of people on this site use races as "motivation" - personally, at my stage, I'm terrified of them, but can see the value of "working towards something". Oh, and I also run occasionally with a mate (sickeningly better than me), which helps keep me motivated.