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?
Hi,
I am the anti-runner! I hate it!!! However, that being said, my really cute boyfriend, now husband, started me on running. One summer I worked up to a 10 mile run at about 9:00min pace. Nothing to write about, especially if you're a runner, but for me it was really good. Now, my point is this, I didn't get hurt at all, and I lost a lot about 15 pounds. I was at my lightest at 138 pounds while running (and won the 100 *** at Nationals) :)
We bought and followed Galloway's Book of Running. I loved it. There were days you don't run at all, days you choose like between 0-2 miles, etc. And there was the suggestion at the beginning that if you feel yourself getting tired, run 7 min and walk for one minute. You can adjust that number accordingly I suppose.
Anyway, Galloway's book made running more palatable for me, the aquatic mammal. :) Hope this helps!
Hi,
I am the anti-runner! I hate it!!! However, that being said, my really cute boyfriend, now husband, started me on running. One summer I worked up to a 10 mile run at about 9:00min pace. Nothing to write about, especially if you're a runner, but for me it was really good. Now, my point is this, I didn't get hurt at all, and I lost a lot about 15 pounds. I was at my lightest at 138 pounds while running (and won the 100 *** at Nationals) :)
We bought and followed Galloway's Book of Running. I loved it. There were days you don't run at all, days you choose like between 0-2 miles, etc. And there was the suggestion at the beginning that if you feel yourself getting tired, run 7 min and walk for one minute. You can adjust that number accordingly I suppose.
Anyway, Galloway's book made running more palatable for me, the aquatic mammal. :) Hope this helps!
