Running Beginners

first 8k, need energy return shoes

hey all. ive run on and off to try to get back into shape for the past few years. im on again, this time with a specific goal in mind. im training for an 8k, so ive been running for about a week and a half now. i usually do just shy of 3 miles, run about a half mile, walking break, and so on and so...

by jasonsmarathon over a year ago

What do I do next to achieve my goal of running 60min straight?

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I started a running program on 2/20 with the goal of running for 1 hour straight and then I wanted to increase the incline on the treadmill and still run 1 hour straight. I will outline my runs and was hoping you could tell me what to do next. *All of the runs below have a 5 min warm-up and 5...

by Charlie0103 over a year ago

Running tips for starting our newbies?

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Hello! I guess I will introduce myself here! My name is Laura, I'm 17 from Ontario, Canada. And I'm about to be the only cross country runner-who can't run. This is my grade 12 year, so my last chance to join any sport teams at my school. Before I had been working so often, I never got the...

by BigDreams over a year ago

How to improve my 1 mile time?

Hi Im new here but It seems like this is the place to get help. I recently joined the military and I have to meet a list of critrea before I go to Basic Trianing. Im good on all accounts except for one which is my 1 mile run. I cant seem to get my time below 8:30 (which is the military Min,) I leave...

by ArmyOr Nothing over a year ago

What are your thoughts on endurance athlete sponsors?

I was hoping to fire up a coversation about endurance athlete sponsors (running, cycling, multisports, etc.). Who here is sponsored? And if you don't mind sharing, how does your sponsor(s) support you? With product, entry fees, other? How do you feel about sponsorships? What does it take to get...

by edgeman over a year ago

How to run with cracked heel skin?

Heya everyone, Does anyone have any advice of what I can do to power through running a 5k with a fairly small foot heel skin crack? It stings just walking on it at work in my steel tip boots. Is there a good liquid skin or a good tape to keep it from getting worse durring the run? A little...

by TornadoKnight over a year ago

Tips for new runners!

Aight, maybee im no pro, but i do train with a lot of people who is new with running. Most people when they start off, go way to fast and die 3 min later, go slow, and if u can go run in trails, keeps u mind off u getting tired. If you can, try to eat 1 hour before u go running. When u go...

by JackTheChamp over a year ago

How to work on Fast Twitch Muscles?

Answered by a doctor

I am trying to work on my fast twitch muscles, i know alittle bit about them. I am a 400 and 800 meter guy and i also run XC (5k) and i would like to work on my kick in the 5k and just work on speed in the 400... what are some good things to do that build these up and make them fast??? My track...

by w1dude over a year ago

New runner- 1st 10K... need some reassurance

Hi All, Im new to the forum and new to running as well. I started running in October and was of the school "I dont run unless something is chasing me" :D Now... i am a running addict. I can only run three days a week and usually run 3-5 miles at a time. The longest distance for me was 6...

by daniftworth over a year ago

How to get in shape for a 5km run?

Hi, In 4 weeks at school theres a 5km run, so I thought I might as well get in shape for it. I ran a few 5km runs last week and managed to do it in just under 24:30. So my question is, what should my training schedule be for the next 4 weeks? Im willing to train pretty hard, but have some time...

by AlexRunner95 over a year ago