Is it easy to start running when you're not used to it?

Question

I would like to start running...but have not been a runner for quite some time. About 5 months ago I had some major knee reconstruction...and I finally have no restrictions whatsoever on what activities I do. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

start slow, do walking, then add in some running, after a week or two of walking, if feeling knee sourness, ease up and do walking

Answer 2

well it takes awile to build endurence.

Answer 3

First off, go to your local running store. Tell them your situation, and they will find a shoe fit for you. The mistake most beginners make is not having to right show, start to feel pain, and then they just give up. So make sure your shoe is a comfortable fit.

You also want to start slow. I'm not sure if you have any previous experince with running in your life, but if not try this.

Run 1 minute, walk 3 minutes. Go for about 20 minutes. If thats a little easy for you, then just shorten the walk, but keep running to 1 minute.

Do that for about a week, maybe 3-4 times a week or until you feel comfortable.

Then increase your run time to 2 or 3 minutes, but keep your walking at 2 minutes. Again if it feels easy, shorten your walk.

Do that for a week or so, but try to increase the number of days to 5 days a week.

Then try running for 5 mintues and walking only 1 or 2 minutes. By this time, your body will be ready for running. Try that for about 3-4 times a week.

Then go maybe 10 minutes and 1 minute walk (if you need it).

And just work your way up. Your goal should be 30 minutes continous running.

At first it maybe hard (or easy I don't know), so you might have to modify it yourself, but if you want you can e-mail me and tell me how you feel and I'll try to make a schedule for you.

You also will have to be careful with pains/soreness. Remeber to stretch after your day of running. Focus on cavles, hamstrings, and quads.

If any pain in your shins or knee starts, remember to ice it and take a day off if you need to.

Good luck!

Answer 4

no pain no gain

Answer 5

Considering your recent surgery, I would start with walking. Once you are able to walk for a good distance, 2 miles for example, then I would start jogging. Again, taking it slow and working up to a nice two mile jog. Once you are jogging well, then I would move into running. Really, it is all about taking it incrementally.

Answer 6

due to your surgery you will have to start from the bottom again so you will have to train.