I have followed the guides as a beginner and yesterday ran 30minutes non stop for the first time. I was planning to keep my time at 30mintues for the next few weeks, but then what...? I've read about long runs and speed work but what I need is advice on getting from basic to knowing what I am doing!? Help please
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Have you got a running partner? Is there a club anywhere near you (not all club members are elite athletes, most of us are plodders)?
Also, the next month is tough because of the other things that we sometimes do in December. If you can keep up your level until the new year, you'll be doing well.
Good luck
I don't have a running partner but there are a couple of clubs here one of which is supposed to have a good womens section - not sure I'm up to that yet!
I have great plans for running over Christmas, but know all about good intentions...this is the third time I have started running!
thanks again,
R
Another option is to go for your long run of say 30 minutes, then try and run the last five minutes or half mile/mile a bit faster. (Think of home and hot showers - it helps to make your legs move after a long run!)
Well done on getting this far. Keep it up over the Christmas break and you'll be surprised how much you can do by New year and Spring.
I'd seriously recommend you run a 5k race. I started running this year training for Race for Life, which was 5k and I did it in about half an hour. The adrenaline rush and motivation that I got was just amazing and I'm signed up for the Great North Run as a result!!! You've hit a major target, you need to keep the passion going.
Nice one!! Well done.
Don't you worry. Just keep going.
Ruth
Ooh...good tip from aforementioned housemate. Put all your running gear (top stuff at least) on radiator over night. It was heavenly...
How long did it take to get from beginner to running 10k?
From collapsing after half a mile in mid Sept, to 'coping' with a 10k last weekend. So about 3 months for me.
I have stumpy legs too... not built for running, me!! Ruth, there's no need to rush anything. The only person you need to prove anything to is yourself. I'm a firm believer that enjoying it is more important than building miles. If you can do both - fab.
If you want to do more, then do so, but build it slowly. You can keep your curent schedule for a month or so and you will still gain.
Mornings are always harder - your muscles are cold and rested from overnight and not really set up for work. However, this doesn't mean its not beneficial.
having fun is the MOST important thing.