Running Beginners

How to train for a 2mile run?

Alright folks. I'm brand new to this forum and this is my very first post. This is of dire importance to me. I'm currently accepted for a position in federal law enforcement. I had to pass a physical exam to get to where I am and I have to pass it again. The exam isn't really that hard except...

by Guest over a year ago

Do you buy photos of yourself following a registered race?

1) Do you buy photos of yourself following a registered race? A) Yes B) Sometimes C) Rarely D) No 2) If not, what is the reason for not doing so? (Choose more then one answer) A) Cost B) Quality C) Inconvenience D) Did not know you can purchase photos! 3) How much would you be...

by Nygrad over a year ago

What is the proper training regiment for someone in very bad shape?

I am basically starting from scratch, fitness-wise with the intent to run a half-marathon in the future (not necessarily in the very near future by any means) I have no intention of doing TMTS, and am motivated to do this right. To this end I had a few questions I was unable to answer myself:...

by Awlips1 over a year ago

any tips to learn to actually enjoy running?

Answered by a doctor

I have never really enjoyed running. I make myself do it every once in awhile, but after I am usually so wiped out for the next few days that I never end up doing it again until it has been a long time. Granted, I use the elliptical and bike in the meantime. I have flat arches and subluxation in...

by dear_miss_katie over a year ago

What can i do to improve my jogging distance?

Hey guys. My first time jogging again was just last week where I literally fell to the ground after my jog of not even a mile yet, just 0.86 based on Nike+ Running app. It felt like I was breathing through a straw and my legs was in agony. I puked 3 times, twice in the toilet and once in the sink....

by LeDave over a year ago

How do i know what my arch type is?

I'm just getting back into running after not having any sort of physical activity since I was in high school and had a question on my arch type. To me, it looks like I have a medium arch, but I am an over supinator, which makes me think that my arch is closer to the high side than I think. How do i...

by nick0789 over a year ago

What motivates you during a race?

We've all heard family, friends, bystanders, and race volunteers shout words of encouragement as we pass them by during a race. But have you ever wondered whether certain supportive messages you heard were more motivating to you than others? I'm part of a group doing a survey to learn whether...

by mbrann over a year ago

Fat guy wanting to run 10K with my daughter

I am 55 years old male and weigh 250 lbs (down from 280 in early Jan with goal of 210 by the end of the year). I have been walking 4-6 times a week for 3.5 to 6 miles. My time is usually between 16-17 minute miles. I use to be in the military and was running 5 miles 5 days a week but that was 15...

by bfoutz over a year ago

Top 5 Reasons to Run in a Storm!

I posted this on my FB earlier and thought I'd share it here. Feel free to add to it if you have some good ones I'm misssing. Walt's top 5 reasons to run your long run in a storm: 5) The wind and rain work together to create a natural cooling effect. 4) Plashing through puddles gives your...

by usavy_233 over a year ago

Is my running training on the right track?

Answered by a doctor

Hi I'm Amanda, I'm 27 years old. I have a 3 month old baby. I started running about a week ago. I run in 20 min sessions so far about every other day. I'll usually stretch then walk for a couple mins then move to about 5 miles an hour pace. I'll hold it for as long as I can. Today I ran for 16...

by DabOfLoven over a year ago