Running Beginners

How to move from walking to running?

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I am "a little" overweight. Less than hundred pounds over, but still, need to be less " pressury " on my knees, my doctor says. Any " safe" and 'no-fad' ways to lose weight would be appreciated as advice here. Or at least a way to work into running from walking, w/o...

by MIke1w over a year ago

100 meter and 200 meter running time

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Hey guys and gals, how are you doing, Please tell me your 100m, and 200m time. A little about my self, recently at my schools track meet i ran a 11.6, for my 200m i ran a 23.4, and please let me know if my time is good. thanks for your time and have a great day.

by stanfordknox over a year ago

Can i get in shape for a 5k in 2 months?

Hi, this past Thursday me and my friend decided we wanted to run a 5k. I am 18 and a freshman in college. The problem is that I have never been in shape my whole life. My PR for a mile is 9:45 and have never run more then a mile. The 5K is in a little less then 2 months. Since we agreed to run it I...

by Dudemeister over a year ago

How to get ready for a state police academy PQT test?

HI I AM A 29YR FEMALE(5'7 & 175lbs MUSCLE MASS) WHO IS TAKING HER PQT TEST IN 3 MONTHS AND HAS TO RUN 1.5 MILES IN UNDER 12MINS...I RUN A 10:30-11MIN MILE PACE WHEN I RUN 6MILES BUT I RUN IT ON THE ELIPTICAL AND WHEN I GET ON THE TREADMILL I HAVE A 10-10:30MIN MILE BUT ITS HARE TO DO THE MILE. I...

by socdmd143 over a year ago

How is Your Pre-Race Preparation? Part 1

If you have a race on Saturday, your pre-race preparation starts on Friday as well the week before. Using a check list lay out your equipment (clothing that you will use before your race, race clothing, after race clothing, goggles, shoes, hat, gloves, pump, glasses, bike, .) Have a written...

by geraghtydurango over a year ago

How to run well in a race?

hey guys im new.. im on the school cross country team.. how should i get ahead of the pack if i start out really nice and fast to get up im dead the next 40meters how should i get a good run and get like in the top 5? thanks Mike

by WingMan over a year ago

Does music help you run better?

I run with an ipod, I know that alot of people dislike running with headphones but I cant do it anyother way. Anyways say such an uplifting inspirational song comes on... I could be so tired drained and slowing down but if I hear the right melody... Its like power surges down my spinal chord and I...

by Guest over a year ago

How to lower my running time?

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Hello running forums users! I am here for a bit of advice. I have run before with the rowing team in high school, and I am now in a Marine Corps officer accession program at my university. The Marine Corps PFT running portion consists of a 3 mile run with the maximum score being 18:00 and my...

by Jagi over a year ago

How to deal with hayfever

when you get it, try doin more long distance running, it pushes you so hard tostop that in the end you have too but by the time cross country season is around you will have gained lots of speed i fouind this last year

by hazie_god over a year ago

Lower Leg Pain...what could be causing it?

Okay, so I'm a new-ish runner. I've done it on & off for a couple of years, but for the past few months, I've gotten more serious w/ it, especially now that I have a running buddy and we do a 5k every month. Well...I kept thinking that I had shin splints but it wasn't in my shins (the front area...

by alyssa28690 over a year ago