Its been a few years since I've run, I've put on a few stone and feel a lot more lethargic. Today was the day I decided to turn things round and start running again. Its going to be a long journey till I get to the point of being able to go out for an easy 30 minute run again.
I've decided to follow the Runners World run walk method, so today was a 30 minute outing with 8 x 1min run 90s walk. It was enjoyable, and felt good to be able to run even if only for a few minutes.
Here's to Thursday, when I go again. Slow and steady does it.
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I am new to the forum as writing, but I was reading and learning a few months before I create an account. I am on the same boat. I started March slowly. I follow the Garmin Fenix 5 course to do the 5K after 12 weeks and I made it. Now I follow the next course for 10K. I do well so far. My pace is horrible I think I do 10K in 1 and 5 minutes about. The race is on 6 October. I am not smoking but vaping a lot. I want to be free from that after 3 years. I smoked a lot in my life, but I think I can do it. I am 44 years old I know its to late for racings but I dont want to race I want to be helthy. Sorry for the long post.
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> Well done nvlass - it's not about the pace, it's about what you achieve. And just getting out there and doing something means you've achieved something.
Thank you @Guarddog I in the process quitting vaping. I want to change my lifestyle. and thank you for your support it means a lot to me.
It's great you've started again. As someone who has recently started again after injury I understand the struggle and motivation but I feel together we can do this.
Good luck, keep at it!
Well done northernsoul_man on getting out for an hour, I've just managed to get running 3 miles without walking again, after 7 weeks of run walking.
The HR zones on watches are generic, I suggest having a look through runnersworld at details of HR training, there was an article that I used years ago https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a762392/rw-complete-guide-to-heart-rate-training/ that talks about working heart rate. This helped me define my training zones.
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Also another quick question- I currently use old running shoes from my dad that we have lying around. They don't fit great and I remember at one point they even gave me blisters. It is worth investing in some new trainers this early? Or shall I wait a few weeks/months? I know it's better to try running shoes as opposed to buying online so I would definitely like to go to a shop and have a look but I wondering if people thought it better to wait or awhile or go ahead now?
Sorry for all the questions... thanks a lot all! And good luck to anyone else who's just started/is getting back to running. It's good to know there are others out there doing the same thing no matter their age/current fitness etc.
Hello Tom - welcome to the site. In answer to the first question it's always good to have something to aim for. It tends to concentrate the mind in terms of training. However I think with the current situation I'd worry that we're not going to be seeing any organised races in the next 2 or 3 months. If anyone is organising something it might be worthwhile ensuring there's a refund policy if it doesn't go ahead.
In relation to the footwear I think if you're looking to get into this more it would definitely be a good idea to invest in a decent pair of runners. It's not just the blisters I'd be concerned about. As you say they're old and they don't fit properly and it's possible as you run in them more they may cause more fundamental issues with regards to your joints and muscles. Going to a shop and having your gait analysed will mean that you're put into runners that are suited to you.