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Runners - Need advice
Hi ladies! I know several of you enjoy running out there. While I can't say that I love it, I'm tolerating it for now and feeling pretty good. I'm on week 4 of the Couch to 5K program and so far so good. Today was day 1 of week 4 and that was a tough workout!
So my questions are this:
1. How do I know that I'm running properly?
2. How do I know that I'm running fast/hard enough? Currently, I'm jogging at 6-6.3mph. When is it considered running?
3. How do I eventually transition from running indoors on the treadmill to outdoors so that I can really run a 5K in the Spring?
4. Is it really hard to run outside when it's cold out (I'm also a mild asthmatic)
Thanks!
So my questions are this:
1. How do I know that I'm running properly?
2. How do I know that I'm running fast/hard enough? Currently, I'm jogging at 6-6.3mph. When is it considered running?
3. How do I eventually transition from running indoors on the treadmill to outdoors so that I can really run a 5K in the Spring?
4. Is it really hard to run outside when it's cold out (I'm also a mild asthmatic)
Thanks!
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Re: Runners - Need advice
Hey Trisha! We got your sign up today! Thanks! Hope I can help a little.
1.) There isn't a real "proper" way to run. Do what's comfortable. Try to keep your head up and your shoulder up so you aren't slouching (really important when you start getting tired). A lot of people say that you should land sort of flat footed... I kind of fall into my next step which is fairly natural for me. Swing your arms alightly but try not to twist your torso. Again, if you feel like it's natural, it's working for you.
2.) Again, there's no "fast enough/hard enough" running. I run 9-10 minute miles (6-6.5 on the treadmill) and I'm a runner!
Sure it's jogging compared to some people's pace, but I call it runner. There are people who "run" 15 minute miles. Catch my drift? As for too hard... again, it's a judgement call. You should be able to speak when you run. I can usually get a full sentence out and then take a deep breath. If you can't talk, bring it down a bit. The more often you run, the easier it'll get. Tom and I run 20 mile runs together and talk the whole time... we could definitely pick up the pace, but we don't want to. If you are interested in heartrates and zones, I could email you stuff on that.
3.) I hate running on the treadmill and actually think that it's hard. With that being said, I trained for my first half marathon on a treadmill. You'll fnd that when you start running outside it's probably a bit harder, but just the first time or two... the terrain is varying and there's nothing (aka the belt) keeping you at a certain speed. That can be good and bad. Every week maybe, take a jog outside. Start small - maybe 10 minutes and work up. You can even start outside and move inside to keep your milage up until you are comfortable.
4.) Cold weather running is tough if you aren't prepared. I feel like it hurts my lungs until I get used to the cold air. Just layer your clothes. You don't want to be too cold or too hot. When it's like 30 degrees, I wear a pair of tights, a short sleeve running shirt, maybe a long sleeve running shirt or a light coat/fleece, gloves and a hat. I make sure that everything is breathable, epsecially the hat and shirts. You'll get warm fast and you want to be able to wick the sweat away. I find that if my ears aren't covered, I'm pretty miserable. Again, just take it slow. And if you don't like the cold, keep on the treadmill and move out when it gets into the 40s or 50s. You'll be in much better shape than you think when you transition.
I love when I hear about people starting to run. It's so good for your mind and body. Best of luck and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm no expert, but I've been at it for quite a while!
1) I don't really know, just do what feels natural, I think. One thing I read that I always remember is not to clench your fists. If you find yourself doing that, put your thumbs between your 2nd and 3rd fingers. Makes it hard to tense up.
2) See Colleen's response.
3) I kind of feel like you just have to do it. I trained for my half marathon through the winter, and the best thing I did was run with other people. Somehow, it made the cold not feel so cold. You do get used to it and you do warm up quickly. (Most people end up OVERdressing and then get too hot as they run.)
4) See above. It gets better and you get used to it.
good luck!!
I've been curious about how to land and go into my next stride. I've heard that you should run on the balls of your feet but that's not feeling too natural so maybe I'll go back to the heal to toe thing.
I'm glad to hear that my pace is ok. Any faster than 6.5 and I don't feel like I can sustain it, at least, not in the near future.
I'll be walking the 4miles in December but hope to actually run a 5K in the spring!