Running Clique

[WWHO]

Really useful info chaps. I appreciate it.

I've downloaded the Couch to 5K app and will start using it this week after i get some decent footwear.

And yeah Baggy1 - i do yoga at least once a day as i have issues with my lower back. It's done me wonders. Thanks.

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

You're probably fine to start with whatever trainers you do have, you'll only be running in 30 second bursts to start with. It really does start for people who can barely move.

[BaggieSloth]

Ive only been running since January - but for what its worth.
I started in just a pair of normal trainers, upgraded after i was running around 3k. Got myself some Mizuno's and they are great £90. Look at https://www.sportsshoes.com/ for some great deals.

Also i found - putting the run in my daily schedule helped work wonders. Rather than waking up saying "oh ill go for a run today" ive told myself Wednesday and Sunday are my Run days without fail.

Ive gone from running less than a mile when i first started to running over 10k on wednesdays - about to hit 12k this week.

[Midget In A Pinstripe Suit]

Top stuff mon.

[baggpuss]

I've decided i need to start running and would like to tap into your expertise, if you don't mind chaps?!

I'm 43 and I quit smoking 6 months ago (after 20 years). Whilst this was a huge accomplishment, i'm aware that quitting on its own isn't really enough - i have to improve my cardio. 

How would you advise starting? I've heard good things about the Couch to 5K app, but are there any other apps that would help a 'newbie'?

Also, equipment - any recommendations for decent footwear? I will most likely run on paths/tarmac and/or on running machines in the gym.

Any advice is most appreciate chaps.

Not the best at giving advice to beginners (over 50 years competing for my Club) but don't go too mad too soon.
C25K is great and maybe go along to Parkrun - plenty walk/jog around and it is a great community where many get the bug.
Good luck matey!

[BaggieSloth]

Just signed up for my first half marathon. Going to be partaking in the Worcester Half.
Anyone have any advise? Its in 9 weeks and furthest i have ran is 12K so far

[tHEgLASSdOORS]

My only advice is do what you can to protect your knees. Mine are absolutely fucked and if I could go back in time I’d have paid more attention to what’s sportswear would best protect them

[Ted Maul]

Just signed up for my first half marathon. Going to be partaking in the Worcester Half.
Anyone have any advise? Its in 9 weeks and furthest i have ran is 12K so far

Get a decent pair of running shoes. Go and get fitted, please.

If it's your first HM and you just want to complete it, then I'd swerve any specific training plan and just find some consistency. However much you can run - commit to that? Stacks of new runners see online that they need to run 5-6x a week, do it for a fortnight and are then burnt out. 

I'd say if you can run 2x3miles on a couple of week nights and then run for 1hr building to 2hrs on a Saturday or Sunday, consistently for the next 9 weeks you'll be absolutely fine. 

For the first one the key is to come through unscathed and without feeling like you're about to die at the end. Have a good experience and then do another, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can improve.

[Duffers]

Another piece of advice is not to feel like you need to train to the full distance. If you can get up to 10-12 miles you can do 13.1.

[Ted Maul]

Another piece of advice is not to feel like you need to train to the full distance. If you can get up to 10-12 miles you can do 13.1.

Yep, this is important. For any beginner I'd suggest doing 'long runs' by time and not distance.

Being on your feet for two hours regularly will give you the strength needed to improve, doesn't matter if you cover ten miles or twenty.