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Runners - help?
I've been using a C25k app on my iPhone when I'm on the treadmill at the gym. I don't have any real goal of completing a 5k, I just want something that eases me into better shape and so far I like this set up a lot (walk/run intervals). I feel great after every workout. I'm not worried about completing an actual 5k or 10k or anything or worried really about my time. One night J came with me and was on the treadmill next to me and kind of made fun of me because of my speed.
My question is this: when I walk it feels different than when I run/jog. For example, I can walk at 3.5 mph just fine, but if I start jogging at the same speed I find it harder on me - cardiovascularly speaking (is that a word??). I mean, my pulse goes up, my breathing is harder, I sweat more, etc. During my "run" intervals, I jog, but often not any faster than 3.5 because to be honest I don't think I can do that without giving up after 30 seconds. (I've never been a "runner" this is all new territory for me!)
So, yeah... what's a good speed to run at? J was running at 7mph that night. I think I would DIE at that speed. lol No, really. Am I doing this all wrong? Do I need to up the pace here? Help?!
Re: Runners - help?
Actually, it sounds like you're doing it perfectly. There is no right or wrong pace. If you push yourself too hard, you can end up injuring yourself. J is a distance runner, and used to tease me as well. I tend to walk for a while, then pick it up to a jog, full out run like a cop is on my tail, back to a jog, then walk. The pace changes are actually doing you a hell of a lot of good. You're changing up your pace, heat rate, and breathing. You're actually forcing your body to work harder and burn more calories. The last time J teased me about my speed, I saw what he was running at (about 7 mph) and shortly thereafter I sprinted, going better than 10. Granted that lasted about a minute and I had to slow it back down. It was more of an "I actually can run" thing than anything. He never bothered me again.
Just keep doing what you're doing. If you want to try going faster, give it a shot. Just remember to try your best to cool off after a run by walking before you actually stop. You need to get your heart back to normal.
Its all about the muscle groups you are using. Walking doesn't take as much muscles or balance as jogging or running. The body mechanic of a walk and a job are totally different. That is why at the same speed jogging is more of an intense workout then walking is. When I was doing the couch to 5k (and hopefully Ill be starting that again soon). I would walk at 3.5 because I naturally walk fast and then jog at 4.5-5 depending on what week I was at. Then trying to move it outdoors from a treadmill is a whole other animal.
Here is a article that probably explains what I am trying to say better. http://www.fitsugar.com/Running-vs-Jogging-162638
i think you work up to it just like anything. and take it slow - i am so mad i didn't and ended up with bursitis in my hip that may never go away from pushing it too hard on a walk of all things.
I agree with P.P's. It's fine to start out slow, speed will come with time, if you decide to work for it. I've always been taught that you should be running at a pace that allows you to still hold a conversation (unless you're doing speed work, bc I don't know anyone who can hold a conversation when they're sprinting).
Keep it up and you'll see more improvements in your endurance and eventually speed!