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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Ipod's are great company! I got the nike+ system for christmas! What a great motivator.
I have been an off and on runner a majority of my college/adult life. I guess I am what you would consider a runner now, looking to get back into the pool. :wave: (and I am new here.)
Great stuff said by everyone.
I think the only thing I would add (which has already been said already) is don't overdo it. Your body does not tell you right away its hurting. Sometimes you don't know you are on overkill until you have shin splints or something worse. Running is pretty high impact, its not like swimming in that respect.
I just recently got a jogging stroller to run with! Its great! I take the little one with me and she usually makes it about 2 miles before getting bored. :laugh2:
Running is fun! I hope you enjoy it!!!
Ipod's are great company! I got the nike+ system for christmas! What a great motivator.
I have been an off and on runner a majority of my college/adult life. I guess I am what you would consider a runner now, looking to get back into the pool. :wave: (and I am new here.)
Great stuff said by everyone.
I think the only thing I would add (which has already been said already) is don't overdo it. Your body does not tell you right away its hurting. Sometimes you don't know you are on overkill until you have shin splints or something worse. Running is pretty high impact, its not like swimming in that respect.
I just recently got a jogging stroller to run with! Its great! I take the little one with me and she usually makes it about 2 miles before getting bored. :laugh2:
Running is fun! I hope you enjoy it!!!
