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After losing a bunch of weight and getting down to a shape where running finally doesn't kill my joints, I'm starting running again to tone up. I've started using a Couch to 5K app. I also have discovered at 46 that I'm a SLOW runner! lol
I'm looking for any tips or tricks from our seasoned runners out there such as breathing control, stride, etc. that you think I may be able to find useful. I never learned proper running when I was in the Army and so I want to do this in the best way possible to avoid injury. I have previous knee injuries, but thank goodness they are under control and good at the moment.
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking for any tips or tricks from our seasoned runners out there such as breathing control, stride, etc. that you think I may be able to find useful. I never learned proper running when I was in the Army and so I want to do this in the best way possible to avoid injury. I have previous knee injuries, but thank goodness they are under control and good at the moment.
Thanks in advance!
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Wear shoes. Socks are good too. Then put one foot in front of the other. Before you know it you'll be running. Then figure out what you are running from or running to...
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PV2 (Join to see), also don't forget shorts/sweats, t-shirt, maybe a liner and a tampon. I mean who wants to be arrested for public indecency while getting back in shape, wink wink :-D
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Take it slow. Work on some interval stuff. Running then walking then running. That is what I am doing. I recently got a lower back procedure with some shots and stuff. The Army said I don't have to run anymore. However, weight gain is an issue when you drop cardio. So I have been doing interval training on a running track and it seems to help build my endurance back up, get me back into running a little, and keep the pounds off.
I'm not a professional trainer, but I did think about staying at a Holiday Inn Express last night... ;) Good luck!!!
I'm not a professional trainer, but I did think about staying at a Holiday Inn Express last night... ;) Good luck!!!
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That's exactly what I'm doing with this Couch to 5K app I downloaded. The first day it had me do a 5 min brisk walk and then run for a min, walk 1.5min, on and off for 20 mins. I was pleasantly surprised, I covered a mile and a half in that short time. Thank you for your advice! I'm out of thumbs up or I'd vote you up :-)
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I am about to start Insanity MAX 30. I Dont know why i waited until i retired from the Army to get into running but that coupled with P90X/Body Beast has been instrumental in keeping in great shape. Anyone else do Beachbody programs ?
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SSG Buddy Kemper
I'm a big believer in Insanity, CrossFit& the P90-X workouts. Also a big believer in stretching after your runs too. I've done a few half marathons before some surgery slowed me down. Being 45 is a bummer! Good lick with the running, tho. Stick with it!!! ps. get good running shoes....I'm a big New Balance fan...but Asics & Nikes are great too.
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CW2 Michael Berthiaume
Ive done P90X, X2 and now Body Beast with Marathon teaining. So ican definitely relate. I use Shakeology as my meal replacement . Definitely helped keep me AR 600-9 ready when i was in. What Protein do you use Lisa Wilcox
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