Running Beginners

Just jogged/walked my first 2k

So I decided to stop ignoring my poor cardiovascular health and do my first 2k with my nike+ system. I did not have the shoe, and put the sensor in a plastic bag folded and tucked between the laces and tongue. Hopefully that did not mess up my calibration too much. It was a 22 minute jog/walk...

by salyates over a year ago

How do i force myself to run in the morning?

Hello, I have been running about 6 months now and cannot run in the mornings. When I wake up, I am very stiff. My muscles feel like they don't want to work. I have been running around 1:00, when my 2 year old takes a nap and can do my workout. I have tried eating, stretching, etc. It is so...

by Deidramess over a year ago

Is running on pavement always this hard?

Answered by a doctor

I gotta say, I am completely new to running (except for the 4 years in the Army, but that was 10 years ago), so I started running about 6 months ago and strictly on a treadmill. I can run 2 miles in about 21 min at around 5.7 miles an hour, I always disliked running but always enjoyed the natural...

by Guest over a year ago

Did injections give you relief to your PS?

Hi. For those who have had injection(s) for PS either with Dr. Filler or anyone else, can you tell me how much relief you got and how long it took for you to start feeling it? I had one last Monday (steriods) and feel only minor relief. I'm glad for it but guess I was hoping for more. Did it...

by buttpain2 over a year ago

What are your goals for this season?

Now is the time to evaluate your 2008 season. Look at your training and determine what worked and what didn t. Having a training log will help you see your fitness progression throughout the year. Do you need to improve your speed, endurance, strength on hills, mental focus, recovery, weight loss,...

by geraghtydurango over a year ago

Returning to the game after a looooooong absence

Well, had my first run in over 4 years this morning. Unfortunately, it was really chilly for central Florida. Actually, was combo run/walk. Trying to ease back in, since I'm 41 almost, 80 lbs overweight, and the Indianapolis 500 mini marathon was almost 20 years ago. Knees are a little rough after...

by runningjayinlargo over a year ago

New runner saying hello

Hello, I just started really getting into running the past few weeks. I was active duty military, now in the reserves in the Navy. Up until recently i would be considered a 3 mile sailor. Basically that means i would run a total of 3 miles a year between my two fitness tests. Ive never really...

by Psicko over a year ago

Why am i running so slowly on a treadmill?

Answered by a doctor

Hello Everyone- My name is Sarah and I am a running novice. My friends have always ran 3K's. I recently started to a regime of running one week and walking one week and I am seeing an increase in my miles over the weeks I have done this. I am planning on running a 4 miler in July and would...

by sarahanne over a year ago

How to get back to running after an injury?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I'm new to these forums. But I've got a little problem. Other than running I participate in club soccer. Back in April I, had an accident and fractured my wrist. About a week after I broke my arm I ran my last race of the spring. Since then I've been wasting away because it's so...

by pxc over a year ago

Do i need to lose more weight to run effectively?

Twenty two years old, and I really want to get runnnig. I'm just under 6'3, 245 pounds. In the last two years I've come down from 305.. I have a big build, wide shoulders, big upper body. A fair size gut, but I don't look extremely large. What I'm wondering is if before I get into this if I...

by Visspui over a year ago