jenny heres my breathing technique.

its a steady 2 step process. in in out. 2 short breaths in without letting out then exhale it all. this works best for me. i do it all via the mouth. each breath in is about half a breath.

the insole suggestion is something i can highly recommend.

for the mp3 player get something with a screen. not having a screen sucks cause then you spend too much time with the player in the hand and therefore straining. you really dont want any weight in your hands while running. so to minimize the time your using your hands to interact with the player get one with a screen.

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Originally posted by jennypie All the smartass replies, DUMMY!

That's it. I'm not giving you any advice any more. EVER!

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

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Originally posted by EvilTree That's it. I'm not giving you any advice any more. EVER!

FUCK!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogger%27s_nipple

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Originally posted by Beat Blog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogger%27s_nipple

LMAO

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Originally posted by chinamon not true. i say "ugh" but i am a tranny.

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Originally posted by kotsy lol colour me retarded

good shoes are a must. if you get new ones, make sure to break them in by just walking first. otherwise, blisters will develope if you haven't been exercising properly before hand.

starting up is the easiest thing in the world to do. it's continuing that is the hard part.

all it takes is good discipline and will power; and you'll do great!

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Originally posted by Beat Blog 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.

That's a good program. I would usually follow a program like that. I use to run on the treadmill but it got so damn boring looking at the same wall day in, day out.

Definetly avoid running on surfaces such as concrete when you start out, as you'll most likely pick tendonitis/splints on the muscles just above your ankles from the pressure placed on your ankles. Trust me, that isn't nice and you'll not be able to run for at least a few weeks if you develop that.

The obvious ones are: Stay hydrated; Do some simple stretches for 5-10 minutes before you run; If you can't find a partner, then bring along some of your favourite music ( Nothing too hardcore and no love song bullshit ), it'll either coax you into running too fast or too slow.

Also get shoes that are comfortable for you have supported soles so that they can take some of the impact on long runs.

Running is fantastic early in the morning once you get into it. It's just getting yourself out of bed and moving your arse that is the problem. Releases the endorphines in your brain, and it makes you feel better for the whole day

Good Luck.

P.S I love listening to the Rocky Soundstrack for some reason when running.

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* Yes, get good shoes. They're not really cheap, but you will definitely benefit. Go to a specialized store, let them film your feet while you run a bit, and get proper advice. I did this recently, and the new shoes are definitely an improvement.

* Breathing: just do what you think is most comfortable. It has to be something you don't have to think about. If it is, you're probably doing it wrong.

* Variety is key. Take a different route each time, it will definitely motivate you more. Personally, I don't like interval training, I'm more of the type that just goes on an on in the same tempo (15 km. and up, increasing). If you like it, then definitely do it, though.

* Get a decent running shirt (no cotton). It's way more comfortable. Oh, and running socks too. Doesn't have to be expensive, but flat stitches are a necessity.

* Don't eat for 45 minutes to an hour before you go. Don't eat too much, either. As for drinking, you won't really need to take something with you when you're running an hour to 90 minutes or less. Just drink a bit beforehand and fill yourself up again afterwards.

* Personally, I prefer to go alone, as running just a bit faster or slower than normally annoys me. That's entirely personal though.

* Build up slowly. You'll enjoy it far longer when you don't 'over-run' yourself from the start. Soon enough, you'll notice a large increase in speed, duration or both (depending on what you're focusing on).

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I really don't understand the whole "variety in places you run" idea. It might work for some, but I have almost no problem running my neighborhood twice each time for my nine miles. I save on gas by not having to use any, I know exactly where I am and how long I have left, and I still get prolonged outdoor exposure. I guess to others that's tedious monotony though.

Yeah, I was wondering if anyone would catch the "shaving your legs" thing. It totally sucks, but it's part of the sport. It's a pain in the ass, but I will say it looks a lot better than seeing hairy legs sticking out of lycra/spandex cycling shorts. You'd be amazed at how many women notice and complement you on it, although my woman prefers hairy. Guys on the other hand never notice (a good thing). It's really not all that bizarre. I'd guess at least half of the modeling pics and actors you see have shaved bodies. I'm not saying that makes it right, but you probably see it quite a lot and just don't notice it.