Running Beginners

Should i build strength or endurance while running?

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Years back I got into running and decided to do the London Marathon. I built up my stamina and eventually I was running 10 miles twice a week in around 1h 20m I then joined a Gym and started using the running machines... I immediately damaged my knee. Ever since whenever I ran my knee would cause...

by cusimar9 over a year ago

How to create a balanced running programme?

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Hey all, im back running again now after a lay off with injury. As in i was 2 months on crutches and 4 months getting my fitness back up to a reasonable level. So 6 months on im back to 80% full fitness.What im wondering is how to get a balanced running week programme. Im looking to improve my...

by lefty over a year ago

Last 4 weeks training advice??

Hi every1 Im training for a 10k run thats happening in exactly 4 weeks. I started training from scratch only 6 wks ago an hav gone from walking/ running 3k to running most of it at once. I havnt really got a training schedule, i do a mixture: running twice a week an sum aerobic classes at the...

by Guest over a year ago

When should I start half marathon training?

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I am signed up for a half marathon next (mid) September and I am trying to figure out when I should start getting ready for it. I've already done a couple, but would love to cut off some time. :-D The training plans I have looked at show around a 12 week schedule. Can I start my long runs...

by bjoiner over a year ago

Heart Rate goes to high during running

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I just got back into jogging about a month ago and I'm up to 10 miles per week. When I jog at about 5.5-6mph my heart rate soars to 90% of my max after about 12-15 minutes at this pace, after 30 minutes I slow down to a walk at about 3.5mph, it then takes me about 6-10 minutes to bring my heart rate...

by Sagan369 over a year ago

Why do my lungs hurt while running?

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I'm relatively new to running. I ran consistently for Rugby during the spring, but I took a few weeks off. I want to get back into it, but running has always been so painful, even before I started habitually running. My lungs hurt and it hurts to breath. I feel as if my legs can go forever but my...

by Jv613 over a year ago

marathon training advice needed for older runners

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I'm 71 and due to run my first marathon in April. I run quite slowly and have been managing just under 12 minute miles on my long runs. I have allowed 24 days between my longest scheduled training run and Marathon day itself. If I attempt 22 miles for my longest run it will take me well over 4 hrs...

by Guest over a year ago

Running 2.4km in under 11 minutes

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First off Hi all! Recently got back into running properly after a 4 year gap and have unsurprisingly discovered I have turned into a tub of lard. Anyhow I was hoping some of the fitter/better/best looking/fastest/sexiest etc runners on here might be able to help with suggestions for the amount of...

by davidwillturner over a year ago

Running and a metallic taste in my mouth

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I ran a mile today as fast as I could and when I was done my chest hurt really bad, I had a very strong metallic taste in my mouth, and my throat swelled making it hard for me to breath. Is this something I should worry about? I don't run very often, but am in decent shape. Any input...

by calikid2006 over a year ago

How do i start running effectively?

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I'm new here, also new to running. I have been kidding myself, thought that I could lose the 90 lbs that I gained during my pregnancy. Well, I did lose 60, but gained back 20. I also realize that I cannot starve the fat away, so I decided to start power-walking. The power-walking is great,...

by Webby over a year ago