Running is probably one of the hardest activities to start next to swimming... my team swims 3 times a week and that's it... (feeling a little burned out too)... BUT, I'd like to start running - and was wondering on if you guys have any tips.
I've googled it a bit and a lot of people say to start slow - walk a majority of the time and run in little spurts and build up from there.
Anyways, fellow swimmers - any other advice to give?
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If the exercise is the main issue, you may want to consider learning to racewalk instead. (Not some of the goofy "powerwalking" nonsense that is promoted, but real, Olympic style racewalking.) Much lower injury rate and nearly the same health benefits. Admittedly, depending on where you live, the harrassment factor can be higher than with running.
-LBJ
If the exercise is the main issue, you may want to consider learning to racewalk instead. (Not some of the goofy "powerwalking" nonsense that is promoted, but real, Olympic style racewalking.) Much lower injury rate and nearly the same health benefits. Admittedly, depending on where you live, the harrassment factor can be higher than with running.
-LBJ
