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Originally posted by jennypie Pffft no you newb. It's when you run with weights attached to your ankles.

oooooo.
the part about the knees threw me off, and so did urban dictionary and wikipedia.
reflection pffffft, i don't need no high-tech weights or space age jogging suits. i run to live and live to drive, just like in the caveman days

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Originally posted by SuspicionVandit oooooo. the part about the knees threw me off, and so did urban dictionary and wikipedia. reflection pffffft, i don't need no high-tech weights or space age jogging suits. i run to live and live to drive, just like in the caveman days

Your sarcasm meter batteries need to be replaced.

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Originally posted by _Nut_ Your sarcasm meter batteries need to be replaced.

LOL, so do yours, dummy!


*points*

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Originally posted by _Nut_ Your sarcasm meter batteries need to be replaced.

Ok, got it now.

edit:
not anymore

Jenny if youre brand new to running and want to avoid injuries check out C25K:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Its what I did when I started running. At first its a little easy but it definitely picks up. The great thing about this is that it built my muscles up before I started running long lengths of time, which took a lot of stress off my knees.

Also, theres a free podcast on iTunes that a guy made to follow all the times and tell you when to run. Decent music.

That's awesome Ang, thanks! I like how it's broken up between running/jogging. That's the kind of stuff I need to keep me interested.

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Originally posted by jennypie LOL, so do yours, dummy! *points*

*bubble farts*

I used to run competitively, and ran "state" as you Americans say.

My advice is: your knees etc will be fine as long as you build up slowly. People make the mistake of going too hard too early. Running on concrete and asphalt is fine, I used to do it 7 days a week for 4 years straight and my knees and hips were always fine.

Take it in 2 week increments and don't increase your mileage by more than 50% at a time.

Eg:

Week 1:

3 x 2 mile runs

Week 2:

3 x 2 mile runs

Week 3:

3 x 3 mile runs

Week 4:

3 x 3 mile runs

Week 5:

3 x 4 mile runs

etc

The program that Ang posted is good, mine is just a (bad) example.

Find a partner if running is too hard, another person will make it a hell of a lot easier. Your pace should be such that you can still talk comfortably with the other person while you are running, otherwise you are going too hard.

I decided to take up running recently and the first few weeks I found it very hard to get motivated / take any enjoyment at all from it. Like anything though, once it becomes part of your daily routine it becomes difficult to go through a day without it - you feel as if you're slacking, and when I feel like I'm wasting time in my day when I could be doing something productive that helps to motivate me even more. I love being outdoors so it gives me a chance to get out early in the morning and enjoy the weather ... and today I was jogging with a very fit female which made things easier.

Also, now that I've recently moved to a new city, I've made a point of running different routes / distances to help me learn my way around the city and discover new interesting shops / restaurants. I guess just try and emphasize all the postives of why you are out and about getting in shape vs. the 45 min you might be watching TV or spending in bed.

Awesome, thanks boys (I'm assuming Beat Blog is a boy..forgive me if you're not!).


I know I'm ok for the initial motivation, just have to find ways to make my runs interesting.

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Originally posted by Ted Promo Therein lies the problem, not enough areas of softness to run on. I'll just deal with my knees being in pain. My father has been running since his twenties and he's still moving relatively well and never complains about his knees. It's mainly if you overdo it when you get problems. Which I'm close to overdoing it.

I've seen people overdue it. A family friend does many marathons and he's 55. He shuffles his feet when he walks because he runs so much. This is why I ride my bike.

splurge on good shoes. running outdoors is bad on the joints.


i hate cardio, but if i had to chose an outdoorsy one to do, it would be mountain biking, or just biking in general.


i'm more of a gym girl. gimme some music in my ears and one of those elliptical machines and i'm good to go.

Get a dog. that will be your motivation. He'll bark and nag you if you don't walk him everyday. He'll even pull you along.

Start out walking then move up to running. I'm usually motivated to run to get it over quicker because I've got to do something after.

Btw, running isn't the best thing for you. You might find your knees/feet don't like the pounding.

Another type of motivation sign up for 5k race. You won't want to look like a fool who's the last one or has to walk it out. Shame and competition is a great motivator.

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Originally posted by Slylee i hate cardio, but if i had to chose an outdoorsy one to do, it would be mountain biking, or just biking in general.

Meh, I'm not too worried about my knees. I've been dancing on them hard for years, plus I used to ski and shit. They're good! I have an athletic body...runs in the family.

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Originally posted by jennypie Meh, I'm not too worried about my knees. I've been giving blowjobs on them hard for years, plus I used to ski and shit. They're good! I have an athletic body...runs in the family.

use your legs to run

glad i could help

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Originally posted by stevieboy32808 Why is a treadmill so bad? I'm asking because I run on one.

It's not BAD - just not as good as running outside. I'm time limited so I can't always get out into nature to run, though recently I've been jogging around my neighbourhood (like today).

I found that treadmill work *can* get boring but it really does come down to how focused you are.

The benefit of running outside is that there are natural variances in levels, as you go from flat areas to hills, etc. So there's no need to play around with the treadmill settings. Because of these variances you get challenged more.

Either way, regular exercise is better than no exercise

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Originally posted by igottaknow

Hurr hurr!!

if you start running up north, you will quickly run into eskimos.

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Originally posted by Omega_M if you start running up north, you will quickly run into eskimos.

lol

if she overdoses on bran she'll get the runs to

+1 for a bike.

I used to run, run, run until I started feeling it in my knees (especially over the winter running on a treadmill). Now I ride a (road) bike, and I wish I'd done it from the start. Much more fun, much cooler on a hot day, and you can actually use it for transportation if need be. Plus, if you race and you're a guy, you get to shave your legs.

jenny when i started i would go for about 30 minutes 4 times a week. i would just make a route along my neighborhood. i really liked running outside. it's just something you make yourself do until it becomes a routine. best of luck to you!

I do long distance 10k, 50k stuff..

My tips:

- Remember to not start off like a rabbit
- Stretch before and after
- Splurge on good shoes
- Good socks too
- Drink plenty of water, and Gatorade afterwards to replenish your electrolytes
- RELAX, do not fucking tense up while running in any way. You will increase your heart rate unnecessarily and will tire yourself out quicker.
- Run at night on soft ground if possible, psychologically its a lot better and you won't ruin your knees
- Get a running partner that you can run with 1-2x/week so that you have someone to compare yourself to
- Eat plenty of foods before and after your run. I suggest nothing acidic, and very light meal beforehand. Maybe oatmeal 1hr prior..
- Enjoy it

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Originally posted by NeoPhono Plus, if you race and you're a guy, you get to shave your legs.

Yeah because that's totally a benefit.

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