I've just begin the novice training for a half marathon. I'm just curious to see if I can do it. I need the instructions though, because I've always burned myself out trying to run too much. A good plan has been helpful so far. It encourages rest which, as I've learned the hard way, is really necessary.
If you're running to lose weight, it's generally better to alter your speed. I forgot what the term is called (I'll look it up when I have a moment), but don't just go for fast. Fast, slow, fast, slow is better.
It's called high intensity interval training (HIIT) and it's the best way to burn fat.
I've just begin the novice training for a half marathon. I'm just curious to see if I can do it. I need the instructions though, because I've always burned myself out trying to run too much. A good plan has been helpful so far. It encourages rest which, as I've learned the hard way, is really necessary.
The biggest hurdle to overcome in running takes a few months of pretty hard training. Basically, you need to find a way to get the blood flow in your legs way up, and the only way to do it is to run distance 4-5 times a week with a set of intervals once a week. Obviously the endurance muscle will come at the same time.
If you have a runner's build and good feet, after a few months of hard training you should be able to run 13 miles at 7:30 pace without much trouble.
Well I'm flat footed with a beer belly. I'll let you know how it goes.
Heh. I have flat feet too. It means that you NEED to lay out $300 for custom insoles (some health plans cover this, most don't). the beer belly will go away. The runner's build means more than you are generally skinny and have thin legs. narrow feet are good too. It's just a matter of inertia. If your legs and feet are thin, they are easier to propel. Since your butt and quads do most of the work, having thin legs is good.
Of course, a lot of really competitive runners aren't at all like this. There are always some short, stocky Mexicans who run really good marathons. I suppose that's a matter of cardiovascular ability or whatnot, but mechanics can never hurt.
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I've just begin the novice training for a half marathon. I'm just curious to see if I can do it. I need the instructions though, because I've always burned myself out trying to run too much. A good plan has been helpful so far. It encourages rest which, as I've learned the hard way, is really necessary.
Originally posted by bunge
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If you're running to lose weight, it's generally better to alter your speed. I forgot what the term is called (I'll look it up when I have a moment), but don't just go for fast. Fast, slow, fast, slow is better.
It's called high intensity interval training (HIIT) and it's the best way to burn fat.
Originally posted by bunge
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I've just begin the novice training for a half marathon. I'm just curious to see if I can do it. I need the instructions though, because I've always burned myself out trying to run too much. A good plan has been helpful so far. It encourages rest which, as I've learned the hard way, is really necessary.
The biggest hurdle to overcome in running takes a few months of pretty hard training. Basically, you need to find a way to get the blood flow in your legs way up, and the only way to do it is to run distance 4-5 times a week with a set of intervals once a week. Obviously the endurance muscle will come at the same time.
If you have a runner's build and good feet, after a few months of hard training you should be able to run 13 miles at 7:30 pace without much trouble.
Originally posted by Splinemodel
If you have a runner's build and good feet, after a few months of hard training you should be able to run 13 miles at 7:30 pace without much trouble.
Well I'm flat footed with a beer belly. I'll let you know how it goes.
Originally posted by bunge
Well I'm flat footed with a beer belly. I'll let you know how it goes.
Heh. I have flat feet too. It means that you NEED to lay out $300 for custom insoles (some health plans cover this, most don't). the beer belly will go away. The runner's build means more than you are generally skinny and have thin legs. narrow feet are good too. It's just a matter of inertia. If your legs and feet are thin, they are easier to propel. Since your butt and quads do most of the work, having thin legs is good.
Of course, a lot of really competitive runners aren't at all like this. There are always some short, stocky Mexicans who run really good marathons. I suppose that's a matter of cardiovascular ability or whatnot, but mechanics can never hurt.