Running Clique

[Peachy]

Amazing reading this thread. I really want to start running to keep fit. Because of hours of work I just never seem to have the time to keep fit any more.

I'm 43, not over weight, dont smoke etc but just feel so unfit. Whenever I've been for a run in the past I feel knackered after about half a mile!!

Has anyone got any good tips on the best way to start and build up slowly? Is a run, walk, run, walk approach better than just trying to jog the whole thing?

I'm going to try and get myself up really early and try it out.

Cheers

First thing in the morning is often the best time to go, I know you said you're not overweight but it's better for the metabolism to go early.

Keep it simple, running and walking is fine but gradually push yourself that little bit further each week. You may only start with 1 min run, 1 min walk repeated but up this every week and you'll get there. At some point you'll start to find it much easier but when you get to 10 mins walk, 1 min run then you're virtually ready for a free run. Just go, do what you can and stop if you need but try to get to 15 mins, 20 mins etc.

If you're going to do it, get your gait checked first too. At 43, I don't want you knackering up your joints!! Always worth getting the correct trainers.

Cheers everyone. Some great advice. Think I'll go for the couch to 5k approach and see how I get on.

Many running clubs do these throughout the summer over a 10 week approach. normally with a Park Run or organised 5km race to round it all off. I don't know where you are based so can't recommend any running clubs to you but having proper coaches and help from others certainly helps.

I live in Poole Dorset mate. I'll google it and see if there's any about. I always see groups out and about and there are lots of 5k run events throughout the year through Poole Park which is where I will train anyway as its a lovely spot and has a huge lake to run around. Nice and flat too!