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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WOW. You guys are awesome... I am overwhelmed at your responses - I will be sure to keep everything in mind and read over this a lot.
I went on my first walk/run a few hours ago! I actually enjoyed it. I walked for 5 minutes, then I would run (actually jog) for 1 minute, and walk for 1.5 minutes and continued the 1min/1.5 min thing until I had done it for 20 minutes... all while pushing my kid in his stroller. I stretched before and after... I can see how this is VERY important!
I will probably do this on Mon, Wed, and Fri - and that's it. I'm not looking to do triathalons, just for exercise and to tone my legs... God knows they need it. Who knows how long this will last (hee) - but since today was fun, I will be looking forward to Wednesday's 'workout'.
I totally want to get an iPod.
WOW. You guys are awesome... I am overwhelmed at your responses - I will be sure to keep everything in mind and read over this a lot.
I went on my first walk/run a few hours ago! I actually enjoyed it. I walked for 5 minutes, then I would run (actually jog) for 1 minute, and walk for 1.5 minutes and continued the 1min/1.5 min thing until I had done it for 20 minutes... all while pushing my kid in his stroller. I stretched before and after... I can see how this is VERY important!
I will probably do this on Mon, Wed, and Fri - and that's it. I'm not looking to do triathalons, just for exercise and to tone my legs... God knows they need it. Who knows how long this will last (hee) - but since today was fun, I will be looking forward to Wednesday's 'workout'.
I totally want to get an iPod.
