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2004-02-09 3:21 PM

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Hello All!
Well I did it! I signed up for my first (mini) tri in July. Whew!!! I can't believe it. I need all the help I can get. I'm a good swimmer. (Swim 1/2 mile six days a week). But it's the running I'm worried about. Can barely run 1/2 mile let alone 3.1 miles. Need running coach/tips!!!! Any help would be appreciated. But I'm excited. Whoo doogies!


2004-02-09 5:18 PM
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Just get out and dot it. I'm not into those plans that say run this far and then this far and that kind of stuff.
Just pick a route, a couple miles, and run walk it every couple of days or so, three days a week is good, until you are able to run the whole thing. Then three miles and then 5 and then maybe even more, it's up to you.
2004-02-09 7:50 PM
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My experience in running (not being a runner) is to not do too much too soon. I did. I suffered shin splints.

So I went to a walk/run program and am beginning to feel the benefit of that. I am still not at full run for the 5K, and I started in November! I did have pretty bad shins though, and really wanted to strengthen them and heal them for this coming season. Yesterday was the first day, after wal/running 3 miles, that I did not have pain.

So I suggest you pick your weakest link and plan your training around that -- but don't ignore your strengths.

Good luck

2004-02-09 10:19 PM
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Hi newbie,

I think training to run is a lot like swimming. You increase you distance every week. In running use the 10% increase. Start each session with a warm-up. Walk fast for 5 minutes then start your run. When you start to feel tired, go back to a walk, once refreshed, start to run again. Once you can run a mile, then use the 10% increase rule. One of the best running books on the market is "Runner's World Complete Book of Running" I still refer to it for tips on racing. Good luck.
Evelyn
2004-02-09 10:33 PM
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Congrats on going for it!  Always nice to see another newbie to the sport.  I agree with the run comfortably/walk when you need to and increasing in small increments.  Always listen to your body.  Best of luck.

Sharon

2004-02-09 10:34 PM
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evrunning - 2004-02-10 12:19 AM
I think training to run is a lot like swimming. You increase you distance every week. In running use the 10% increase. Start each session with a warm-up. Walk fast for 5 minutes then start your run. When you start to feel tired, go back to a walk, once refreshed, start to run again. Once you can run a mile, then use the 10% increase rule. One of the best running books on the market is "Runner's World Complete Book of Running" I still refer to it for tips on racing. Good luck.


I think this is very good advice. I found that when I push too hard, I lose enthusiasm. If I keep it at a moderate/manageable pace, it holds my interest *much* longer. This is especially important for me since I do *not* like to run.


2004-02-09 10:46 PM
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Welcome! It will be a total blast for you to finish your sprint in July!! If you do like schedules, the beginner triathlete site has some great plans. Also, Runner's World has good ideas on starting to run. Both URL's are posted below ;-) ! Glad you are hear. Read, post and exercise ... before you know it, you will be celebrating with us!
Vanessa

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/
http://www.runnersworld.com/home/nr/1,4335,1,00.html?site=NewRunner
2004-02-10 10:05 PM
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Belive in yourself and commit to training!  The run is tough for a lot of us on the board, but that just means we work harder on it.
2004-02-10 11:15 PM
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This is a wonderful support community here. Several forum members have already helped me. Someone passed on a very useful website to me for beginning/novice runners...not unlike this site:

http://www.runnersworld.com/home/nr/1,4335,1,00.html?site=NewRunner
2004-02-11 2:18 AM
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WELCOME!! And great job on signing up for your race!! the running will be no problem at all. just have to get out there and do it! and do not be afraid to walk!!! take it slow and just keep telling yourself you WILL get there! just go slow! Good luck and safe training!!! Jack
2004-02-11 8:48 AM
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I have to agree with everyone else. The walk run routine is pretty good. I started Walking 4 and Running 1 in December and now I jog about 8 and walk 1.

I am suprised this wasn't mentioned by any of our other forum members because it is the most important part. Go to a shoe store and get properly fitted for your running shoes. They will make sure you get the proper shoes.

2004-02-11 10:37 AM
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I'm in the same situation - just signed up for my first tri in July as well

I swam in high school and at the time thought I would NEVER be able to run a mile without stopping, even when I was totally in shape for swim season. Since then I've run a few 5k's and am planing to do a 10k in May - I found it helped when I started to really start out slow. I started out doing a half mile 3 days a week, and added 10% to my distance every two weeks. Going really slowly prevented me from getting injured, and kept me from getting frustrated.

I noticed you're from Colorado - which tri are you planning to do? I'm training for the Danskin (already signed up), but considering trying some others in the area.
2004-02-11 8:37 PM
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Way to go on the sing up.

As you no doubt know relaxed swimming is good swimming, so to running. Keep your upper body relaxed while running and you'll do fine.

My 2 cents.
2004-02-13 6:24 PM
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Thanks all for the running tips. Since I posted I've been doing the run walk thing and its been great. I've been progressing nicely. I can now go 2 min. with breaking my stride or feeling tired, and 8 minutes total (not consecutively mind you) in my run/walk phase. Whoo Doggies!
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