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Normally I start out too fast and burn out after a few minutes and end up taking 30 second walking breaks every few minutes and only end up jogging 1.25 miles ish.
Today I told myself to do 5mph and see how long I can jog. from it look of it , I can do a really long time! I started with a minute warm up at 3 mph. did 5mph for 2 WHOLE MILES without stopping. Then went up to 6.5 for a minute and cooled down at 3.5 to fill up the rest of the 30 minutes. (i only have 30 minutes for workout)
Total: 2.4 miles. I am really proud of myself. I never done that far before. Now I have to slowly increase my speed. maybe 0.1 mph at a time.
so if you thought you couldn't jog, try at a slower speed! hope that helps!
Try using an iPod if you have one, the music distracts you while you're getting over the painful getting fitter stage - worked wonders for me. As does adding weight training - sit ups, push ups etc to your day as muscle burns more energy while you're resting than fat does...
Oh man, now I miss running again. The last time I've done running for at least 30 minutes without stopping was during April of this year. I'm hoping to start again after New Year's. =) I need a new mp3 player too since mine stopped working a few days ago. =(
I was wondering if you could give me tips on how to prepare your legs for jogging. I tried a few times, but everytime I do, I get so much pain in my calves that I can't even walk. I tried stretching, warming up before, but it never seems to be enough. Oh, and the pain is not while I jog, it's later in the day or the next day.
Does it feel like normal muscle fatigue or like there's something wrong? If you haven't been working those muscles for a while and the pain only lasts a couple of days, I would suspect normal muscle fatigue. I would suggest easing into the jogging with 10 intevals of 1 minute light jog, 2 minutes walking for a few weeks and see if that doesn't help. Also, doing some light stregnth training (lunges, leg lifts, calf raises, etc.) may help.
I find a lot of weird pains after I start running again after taking a couple of months off. Right now it's my lower back. But it's getting better if I do shorter workouts and slowly build back up to my regular distance.
No, it's not like normal muscle fatigue and I have been doing lots of stregnth training for two months. I walk uphill every second day and there's not problem. I guess running is just not for me. I'll try your tip see if it helps.
You said calf, so I am guess that it is not shin splints.
Is it like a sting ing pain or more like a soreness. I agree with emfarmham though. If you haven't done jogging or running for a long time, you should definitely start slow and slowly built up your endurance.
Jogging is a really great way to burn some calories, and you'll feel great afterwards
I never stretch right away, I've been taught you need to warm up before you stretch or you can hurt yourself. I agree with the others on taking it more easy. Also are you wearing comfty shoes? I noticed that when my jogging shoes started to wear out I began having calf pains.
I have to walk up a very steep hill every day to get back to my home and do several flights of steps and that does not keep me in shape for running.
I totally agree! Sometimes when I get back into the habit of running, I expect myself to be much, well, better at running and then push myself too hard. And as a result, I dislike running. it's always nice to take it easier and enjoy the scenery and weather better- this also helps with distraction. It's also great to run with someone who runs faster than you (only fractionally, but still better) so that you're still pushing yourself rather than keeping at a pace that won't help you build muscle and become better at running.
Have fun!
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