I want to start running :-) Where do I start??

(I know there is tons of information on Google, but some things are unclear. I would appreciate your advice.)
..............

I have the gear. And I am ready to go... sort of!

I read somewhere that doing 20min brisk walks 3 times a week will help prepare my bones etc. for running in later weeks, so for the past 2 weeks I have walking a few kilometres a week.

Is there a beginners/introductory program you would recommend?

Any other related advice?


Thank you everyone! :-)
~Lauren

Look up C25K (couch 2 5 k), it's a pretty good program.

I second antibinge.

I started the Couch 2 5k programme 18 months ago when I couldn't run for a full minute, now the furthest I've run is 10 miles and I have my first 10k in 2 weeks

Thirded. Here's coolrunning's couch-to-5K. Good start with the walking. You can keep walking on your non-running days, but keep an eye out for any aches and pains that don't resolve themselves within a few days. Discomfort is good, pain is bad.

Try this it worked for me

http://0101.nccdn.net/1_5/034/281/38b/Beginni ng-Runners.pdf

Original Post by laurrieness:

(I know there is tons of information on Google, but some things are unclear. I would appreciate your advice.)
..............

I have the gear. And I am ready to go... sort of!

I read somewhere that doing 20min brisk walks 3 times a week will help prepare my bones etc. for running in later weeks, so for the past 2 weeks I have walking a few kilometres a week.

Is there a beginners/introductory program you would recommend?

Any other related advice?


Thank you everyone! :-)
~Lauren

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