I am not a jogger but would love to start.What is the best way to get started?

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I am not a jogger but would love to start.What is the best way to get started?

Answer 1

get yourself some decent running shoes and start by going at a track (junior college or highschool) I would run walk for a few laps and then gradually increase.  After a few weeks you'll most likely get tired of running in circles but having worked up some stamina now you can go to more challenging and lengthier runs.  Try regional pards etc.  If you're a girl it might be a good idea to go in pairs...

Answer 2

get a pair of running shoes.

Start off slow, begin with a mile. then each week gain a half a mile. Don't jump into 5 miles right away, you will get discouraged and frustrated.

Way to be a runner!! Hope you stick with it!!

Answer 3

find a running buddy and make it a habit - commitment to each other.   Having someone to run with helps on those days that you don't feel like doing it.

Answer 4

i would start out slow and for a short time.. and increase speed and time gradually. I am a jogger and i love it. it keeps you in good shape and i think its great for just clearing your head and thinking.

Answer 5

left right  left right  left right  left right  left right  left right  left right  left right ...and repeat

Answer 6

well start at a very comfortable pace.

only do quite a small jog at first or a easy one,

you can increase the difficulty as you get better.

your stamina and speed will also improve.

you can run round your local park for example and brig your Mp3. see how long it takes you for example 2 songs.

try beat that. your fitness will improve and you will se results!

Answer 7

1. make sure you have the desire to do this.

2. buy shoes to run in.

3. decide where youll run when you get out there.

4. just do it!!!

Answer 8

The hardest step is always the first step.  Go slow and easy and enjoy the rewards of excersize.  Don't overdo it because there will be a lot of impact on the body that it hasn't done before.  It takes time; months.

Answer 9

go jog..not in complete horrible heat or horrible cold weather..buy a watch to time yourself (most have calorie counters too which would motivate you more).or a timer(very cheap).atleast run a mile your first time..anything less doesnt do anything..listen to music to keep you going and motivated!

Answer 10

The best way to start is to start slow. Stretch first and then just jog until you feel like you can't anymore, and after about a week or so, your endurance should start to increase and you will be able to jog longer distances.

Answer 11

Equipment:

Get yourself a good set of running shoes.  You need to have the proper shoes to ensure that you minimize impact on your shins,legs, back, etc..

Basic workout:

Warm-up: get your heart beating with some jumping jacks, then do some neck rotations, arm rotations, hip rotations.  Then do some stretching.  Remember to stretch out your hamstrings, calves, and quads. 5-10 minutes of warm up.

Exercise: Plan out a safe route, and run it.  Watch out for cars.  Wear a reflective belt.  Stay safe.  Avoid wearing head phones when running out on the street, so you are aware of passing vehicles.   If you have a safe running track or tread mill, headsets are ok. 15 minutes or more of running recommended.

Cool-Down: After you're done, you need to give your body and heart a chance to relax again.  You should definitely do cool down walk and stretching after your run.  5-10 minutes of cool down.

Workout intensity:

Preparatory Phase:   Start off running slow.  Get your body used to working out.  Don't push yourself so hard that you'll dread ever working out again. 1-2 weeks

Conditioning Phase:  Once your body is used to working out, you can start pushing yourself a bit more.  Set some goals and times for how fast and far you'd like to run.  Mix up your runs with different speeds and consider doing interval training, as well.

Maintenance Phase:  Once you are in Olympic athelete level condition, you just need to maintain your level of physical condition.  

When you start seeing results from your workouts, you'll really start wanting to work out.  It takes a while to get there, but when you're there, you'll love exercising.  You'll miss it when you don't!

Answer 12

I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:

I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Good Luck!!!

Answer 13

take easy run daily in the moring

1st day 10min

2nd day 15min

3rd day 20min

(and so on)

or instead of day do weeks but always run longer every time

Answer 14

Go outside and start jogging?

Answer 15

I hated running and tried all sorts of 'just getting into it' methods that I found I didn't like. I eventually began walking, alot, and after awhile it wasn't hard to start picking up the pace and moving up to jogging. There's lots of good info and tips for new joggers online, like breathing in or out only when you land on your left foot to prevent cramps and other obstacles to running.

Answer 16

Just get out there and run.

Answer 17

the best way is to walk: walk for an entire 20 minutes EVERYday for one week.

Then afterwards go to jogging the next week:

4 minutes to jog, 2 minute walk: 6 intervals

Interval ex: 4 minutes I jog, then for 2 minutes (entire first set)  I walk after the walk, I go back to jogging (starting 2nd set)

Buy the womens handbook for running for more information; it is truly  the best book on running guaranteed.

The writer has ran many marathons.

Answer 18

Hi! I wasn't going to chime in because there is plenty of pretty good advice here (some not so good). But I coached junior high and high school girls cross country for several years (and had a pretty good collegiate distance career). Those are my credentials — but here is my heart ...

I want you to get started jogging, but not ever to get discouraged. I liked the advice of the marathoner just above, but she may be a little too advanced to advise you.

Here's what I would do if I were in your shoes.

1) Pick a favorite walking route (soft surface and beautiful scenery); maybe 2 miles long.

2) Start walking it daily (or as often as you can)

3) Resist the urge to jog until the last part of your walk.

4) Gradually start jogging sooner.

5) Most people don't warm up enough. The long walk will help you more than anything else to get your heart, mind and body ready to run.

My brother used this method to get back into running after taking a break of nearly twenty years. Within two years he was able to run a half marathon! Of course, he has great running DNA and was a steeple chaser in college. If he had to take this soft route back, I'd suggest this soft method for anyone starting out.

Enjoy yourself out there. As poet Anne Sexton once said, "Be glad body! You are good goods!"

Answer 19

First... put one foot in front of the other.  Now take the weight off of your rear foot, and lift that, and place that in front of the previously mentioned foot.

Repeat this process, and start doing it faster... continue going faster until you've reached a bouncy rhythmic gate.  Continue.

Hopefully, you're doing this out in an open area, without alot of walls, or obstacles.