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?
I've gone the other direction. I used to run a lot, but time took its toll. I had a scope on my right knee in 1998 and haven't run a lot since. When I turned 50 I started swimming as "the exercise for the second half of my life".
I strongly recommend that you not use an iPod or similar device if you are running outdoors (they're fine to avert the boredom of the treadmill at the gym). You need to use your ears to alert you to what's going on out of sight (e.g. behind you or just around the next corner - SUV, dog, out-of-control 3yo on training wheels, etc).
Also, look for encouragement and advice close to home. If your local USMS club is anything like the one I swim with you swim with some triathletes. Many of them are probably pretty good runners and/or were where you are at a few years ago when they first started competing. They can probably recommend local groups or mailing lists.
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I've gone the other direction. I used to run a lot, but time took its toll. I had a scope on my right knee in 1998 and haven't run a lot since. When I turned 50 I started swimming as "the exercise for the second half of my life".
I strongly recommend that you not use an iPod or similar device if you are running outdoors (they're fine to avert the boredom of the treadmill at the gym). You need to use your ears to alert you to what's going on out of sight (e.g. behind you or just around the next corner - SUV, dog, out-of-control 3yo on training wheels, etc).
Also, look for encouragement and advice close to home. If your local USMS club is anything like the one I swim with you swim with some triathletes. Many of them are probably pretty good runners and/or were where you are at a few years ago when they first started competing. They can probably recommend local groups or mailing lists.
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