Im gonna start running tomorrow...

[eddy_purpus]

I want to start running tomorrow...
Afternoon..


I just wanted to ask you guys ..


How to start , on a week to week basis ?
How many days should i run , as i havent been running in some time now...?
How many minutes should i run daily?

All... to get stamina , and reduce my side-fat of my stomach in , lets say , 5 months?





Im 19 years old..
- 170 pounds..
- 1.73 cm tall...

TY

[nopasties]

1.73 cm tall...

kind of short??

or is that a typo?

[Mega Tortas de Bodemloze]

+ stretching is VERY IMPORTANT.

- STAY HYDRATED

+ you can always start out on an exercise bike or a cycle if...their available.

- find a buddy to run with.

Buena suerte Eddy you'll do fine...

[Claudius Gothicus]

kind of short??

or is that a typo?

Well not everyone is a 2 meter tall Viking...

You should also try sprinting, which improves your legs muscles while adds a lot to your stamina.

[MrMofo]

Well not everyone is a 2 meter tall Viking...

You should also try sprinting, which improves your legs muscles while adds a lot to your stamina.

Not everyone is the same height as the eraser on the tip of my pencil either

(albeit a rather dense and heavy eraser)

[DekuTrash]

Sweet, I have been doing nightly runs for over a year now, the runs last an hour
Here's my routine that may help.

I have a park a minute or so from where I live with a nice big open field so you may wanna find a field.

At first I made the dumbest mistake you possibly could. I set out and would run full speed and could only last a quarter of a lap. My feet were in pain and I was a sweaty mess.

I quickly learned not to do that, I built myself up. I would walk two laps then run a bit and then walk some more. At first it was more walking than running. Over time I began to run more and walk less.

Over the past month I've really hit a new high, I can run full laps and only have to walk a quarter to cool down and start back up again.

Even better I cut nasty eating habits and I've dropped 10 LBs. in under a month. 200LBs. to 190LBs.
My goal is 175 or something, I still have alot of belly fat to drop, it's pretty much the only place I have fat. My legs are awesome!


I've always had strong legs but there was no definition to them. I should post a pick of them.

Nah

Bring water or gatorade
Wear comfortable clothes, shorts (ones that go below the knees don't help), A basic shirt works.
Most importantly are a good pair of running shoes.
Stretch! it helps. I usually do a 10 min. session at home before I set out.
Bring some tunes, I always bring the extra Ipod shuffle I have. It's so convienient since I can just clip it on without having to fret about it falling out of my pocket. Music helps time pass by and can be a good motivator.



(Personal Help & Advice?)

[Stephan]

ok here are some tips from me

+ the shorter your trousers are the better, it may look stupid, but its much more comfortable and you sweat less

+ in summer never run during day, always in the morning or evening. with 19 you wont die, but its just much more exhausting

+ dont be afraid of rain running during rain can be great

+ running with music yes or no? i hate running with music, i run much faster than normal and get exhausted much faster and with the changing music rythms you change your running rythm

+ find someone who runs with you, that helps a lot getting your bud up,

+ start running when you get out of your house door, dont drive to a park or forest, run there

+ dont stop running, not even at traffic light, run in a circle, but never stop

+ dont try to run every day, i tried it and its not good

+ set yourself a distance or time, dont just run untill you think you cant run any more, you always can
and after it will feel so much better

+ buy running shoes, they really help

+ if you wanna lose weight start counting callories. if you see a chocolate having 800 calories youll think twice before you eat it (or not)

[eddy_purpus]

kind of short??

or is that a typo?

lol
im 5'7 (I fhinkz)...
Its not a typo

ok ive been laughed at before for suggesting this, but i think it's rather true.

If youre gonna run, dont run in cheap shoes, get a pair that fits you decently, and if at all possible don't run on concrete or ashphalt, and if you do run on concrete or asphalt, don't run downhill.

Life was a lot more fun before i got bad shin splints from running.

Would a pair of Nike shoes do ?

First, let's get rid of a few myths...

- stretching does not prevent injuries
- if you run less than 45-60 mins, you don't need to worry about dehydration
- fat gets burned as soon as you start running, there is no minimum amount of time you have to go running before that happens

That said, here's my advice (in case you might be wondering, I used to be an amateur track athlete until like 15 years ago, but still do running as a regular routine since then; and I'm fit despite drinking and smoking and eating lots of nice stuff ):

- go running at least two times a week, better three times, with at least a day for recovery in between
- don't force yourself at the start too much, it will result in injury
- set yourself a distance you want to run; starting with about 3 to 4 kms is enough, once you can run through them at a decent speed (like, 15-20 mins), increase the distance
- keep a steady speed, don't slow down; if you're exausted and can't continue running, then start walking for a few hundreds meters to regain breath, then continue running; fast walking is better than slow running, both for your muscles/joints and for fat-burning!
- try to avoid tarmac or other hard surfaces
- buy good shoes (good meaning: they fit your type of running; go to a pro store to find out more), and change them every year
- stretch, but don't force it

Most important for reducing weight and burning fat: Move.Move.Move. Running alone won't do the job, that's a painful truth. You need to move your ass whenever possible. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Get out of the bus one stop before, and briskly walk from there. Or use a bike. And: reduce fat and sugar in your diet! Eat protein and carb-rich food.

Getting in shape is a great experience, have fun!

ty ...

[MrMofo]

lol
im 5'7 (I fhinkz)...
Its not a typo


Would a pair of Nike shoes do ?


ty ...

Quite possibly, though most often (by my friend who does triathalons and my roommate who is an ergonomist), i've been told to try New Balance. They are often not the most expensive brand, but they measure for foot width as well as foot length, which, as i'm learning, is also very important for a snug fit.

Mind you, it might not be as important to you being 19 and fresh at it, as it is to me being 31, already having messed myself up with shin splints and 7 years of joint-destroying tree planting. Your Nike's are probably fine.

Hehe one thing my triathalon buddy tells me, though, is that you should change your shoes as many times per year as you run per week. So if you run twice a week, change your shoes twice a year. I tend to believe him on this. The arches of my shoes had collapsed badly after 2-3 months.

anyway hope this helps.

[Horsa]

- 1.73 cm tall...

wtf

Exercising with other people always helps.

[MrMofo]

ok ive been laughed at before for suggesting this, but i think it's rather true.

If youre gonna run, dont run in cheap shoes, get a pair that fits you decently, and if at all possible don't run on concrete or ashphalt, and if you do run on concrete or asphalt, don't run downhill.

Life was a lot more fun before i got bad shin splints from running.

[eisenkopf]

First, let's get rid of a few myths...

- stretching does not prevent injuries
- if you run less than 45-60 mins, you don't need to worry about dehydration
- fat gets burned as soon as you start running, there is no minimum amount of time you have to go running before that happens

That said, here's my advice (in case you might be wondering, I used to be an amateur track athlete until like 15 years ago, but still do running as a regular routine since then; and I'm fit despite drinking and smoking and eating lots of nice stuff ):

- go running at least two times a week, better three times, with at least a day for recovery in between
- don't force yourself at the start too much, it will result in injury
- set yourself a distance you want to run; starting with about 3 to 4 kms is enough, once you can run through them at a decent speed (like, 15-20 mins), increase the distance
- keep a steady speed, don't slow down; if you're exausted and can't continue running, then start walking for a few hundreds meters to regain breath, then continue running; fast walking is better than slow running, both for your muscles/joints and for fat-burning!
- try to avoid tarmac or other hard surfaces
- buy good shoes (good meaning: they fit your type of running; go to a pro store to find out more), and change them every year
- stretch, but don't force it

Most important for reducing weight and burning fat: Move.Move.Move. Running alone won't do the job, that's a painful truth. You need to move your ass whenever possible. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Get out of the bus one stop before, and briskly walk from there. Or use a bike. And: reduce fat and sugar in your diet! Eat protein and carb-rich food.

Getting in shape is a great experience, have fun!

[MrMofo]

I think most important of all, if you're feeling lazy and just don't wanna bother about it, get up and do it anyway. Like all individual workout routines it takes a bit of effort in the beginning to get the ball running, and it's worth it in the long run.

[chamaeleo]

Don't run near heavy traffic, construction areas, gravel pits...anywhere with high amounts of airborne particulates. Your nose normally filters such crap out for you, but sucking wind down your piehole you're breathing 7-8 times as much gunk into your lungs. I learned this the hard way, my first time cycling around Los Angeles...couldn't talk due to sore throat for a day, hoarse for a week.