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?
Someone thinks I know a bit about running, so I'll add my :2cents: .
Don't! :drink: instead.
But seriously, a lot of good advice has been given already and I really don't have much to add. Most important is to have good shoes and to start slow and easy. Don't get caught up into the "I gotta get miles" game. Also run on soft surfaces as much as possible. Particularly, stay away from concrete sidewalks and paved streets. Grass and dirt trails are the best. Your legs, knees and feet will thank you.
Someone thinks I know a bit about running, so I'll add my :2cents: .
Don't! :drink: instead.
But seriously, a lot of good advice has been given already and I really don't have much to add. Most important is to have good shoes and to start slow and easy. Don't get caught up into the "I gotta get miles" game. Also run on soft surfaces as much as possible. Particularly, stay away from concrete sidewalks and paved streets. Grass and dirt trails are the best. Your legs, knees and feet will thank you.
