Running

[foxy mars]

I need some advice on how to run (only joking) but seriously, I'm thinking of taking up running. Do you think, I need to go easy for a few months, say 5 miles a week. What's the best trainers to wear, although I've a pair of The North Face Resilience shoes. It's lately on my Sunday long walks, I've been sluggish. Thought running may perk me up.

[welshcameraman]

Running is a great way of increasing your fitness, you can do in anywhere and apart from quality running shoes, you don't need any special kit.

As for shoes, go to a specialist running shop. They should have a treadmill and be able to asses your style, and sell you suitable shoes. Running shoes nowadays are complicated and constructed for different gaits, and you don't for instance, want a shoe that is meant for a pronator if you have a neutral style.

As for starting up.... A small amount often is better than trying to do one big run once a week. I would go out and try to do a mile or maybe two, three or four times a week and build up slowly, but just see how your body copes.If there is a running club in your area, go down and join in.They will be a friendly lot, and will welcome you with open arms, even if you are not Sebastian Coe.

[AshLee]

Hi foxy mars,

I have seen this plan work wonders for increasing stamina up to 15 k a week with no problems at all:

Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

It is complex to follow, but works like magic.

I use Asics trainers. However, I would recommend you visit a good running shop for advice, as everybody's requirements are different (I'm not talking about JJB Sports and the like, I mean a shop with trained staff !).

Ash

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by welshcameraman

Running is a great way of increasing your fitness, you can do in anywhere and apart from quality running shoes, you don't need any special kit.

As for shoes, go to a specialist running shop. They should have a treadmill and be able to asses your style, and sell you suitable shoes. Running shoes nowadays are complicated and constructed for different gaits, and you don't for instance, want a shoe that is meant for a pronator if you have a neutral style.

As for starting up.... A small amount often is better than trying to do one big run once a week. I would go out and try to do a mile or maybe two, three or four times a week and build up slowly, but just see how your body copes.If there is a running club in your area, go down and join in.They will be a friendly lot, and will welcome you with open arms, even if you are not Sebastian Coe.

what he said - in addition i'd suggest having a look at "running" magazine - they have it in most major libraries if you dont want to buy it - plus its worth getting hold of a copy of "the runners handbook" by bob glover

[foxy mars]

Originally Posted by AshLee

Hi foxy mars,

I use Asics trainers. However, I would recommend you visit a good running shop for advice, as everybody's requirements are different (I'm not talking about JJB Sports and the like, I mean a shop with trained staff !).

I was looking at these in Sports Direct and seems a little flashy, but I have some The North Face Resilence shoes gatherng dust, so there will do. I have'nt got around to do any running or such, due to mild bout of flu early in the week. But hopefully will get some running done once the chesty cough cleared up.