How to start running when out of shape?

Question

Last week, I went jogging with my nephew and discovered that I am completely out of shape. I'd like to start running to get in shape, but I'm a little nervous... Any suggestions about how to start? (Bonus question: how do you get over that my-lungs-are-on-fire-feeling?)

Answer 1

Join a gym and start on a treadmill. Go at your pace for the amount of time you can go. You will gradually get back in shape and you will be able to go faster and longer. Try to have fun with it too. If you don't think it's going to be fun, it will be a lot harder for you to do it. Invite a few friends you know that want to get back in shape. That way you'll have someone to do it with and you won't be as lonely.

Answer 2

bonus question answer: drink alot of water.

jog just a little everyday

and keep running more day by day

until you build up how far you can run.

Answer 3

Drink water before you jogg becuase before you start your already de-hydrated. But let your stomach rest before you start your run. Each day or perhaps week increase your run.; for example if you run around the block. First week run it once and the second week run it twice. And bring a water bottle. Another tip is to licten to music it's more motivation. And for breakfeast before you jog eat a banana the potassium is a great energy source(=

Answer 4

the answer to both questions:

start running 10 mins everyday without stopping. after a week or so try going 15-20 mins. just keep adding to your time. you could also add some hills to your workout after a few weeks.

remember that anything you do, takes atleast a week to start kicking in and help. the "my-lungs-are-on-fire-feeling" will go away after awhile

Answer 5

First get some music you like on your Ipod/MP3 player. Go outside walk/warm up for 5 or 10 minutes when you feel ready, just take it nice and easy and slow, and jog as long as you can, until the burning gets to brutal then try walking for 1 minute and start jogging again.

The burning feeling: When that occurs try to take a deep breathe in through your nose and let it out as slow as you can through your mouth. It is hard to do at first (while running), so I suggest when the burn starts, slow down to a fast walk, and practice while you are walking

Take it slow and easy, think of it more like meditation than exercising. Soon you will up to 2 miles without stopping then before you know it you will be at 5 and so on

No pain no Gain!

I have a lot more tips, if you want some!

Answer 6

start off with a brisk walk at first for a couple weeks leading up to jogging Don't over exert yourself until you build stamina. You should consider buying a tread mill that helped me allot.

Answer 7

I would start by jogging round your local park and gradually build up the distance you do then when you feel able try running for so long then jog and eventually you can run the whole way.

Answer 8

It is not that bad just jog maybe 15 min to half hour every day and always stretch before and after running. And drink water before and after workouts, once you do this you should feel better when running.

Answer 9

You may combine walking and jogging.  Pulse rate must be 100-110 per minute after walking and 120-130 after running. The distance length of running and walking depends on your age and initial state of health. The total time of training -  20-25 min. for the first 3-4 weeks. I think 3-4 times during a week will be enough.

Sorry for bad english and good luck!