A Beginner's Guide to Running

[Clarisa_]

Let's just say that running has always been a part of my life. I'm a former soccer player; obviously, soccer is a sport that requires a lot of running. I have to admit that I used to love running a lot but I'm currently in a "l'm-just-going- to-stay-in-bed-and-eat-pizza-all-day" phase. I'm a lazy person now that soccer is over; I went from running 3 to 4 miles every day to only running 2 miles every other day. For some people running might be a lot of work. I mean, why would you run when you can walk? I advice you to change your mind, running is healthy for you! You don't even have to run fast. My advice to you is to start running two laps a day every week until you can do one or two miles at a time. Go easy on yourself, running can be very hard when you're out of practice.if you push yourself to the point where it’s completely miserable you won’t go back and do it again the next day. Try to make consistency your only priority.

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So, what about you? Do you like or dislike going for a run? Why do you run? What do you listen to? Where and when do you run? In the morning or at night? I’d love to hear your routines. What running gear do you wear? I like wearing a sports bra or a tank top and leggings.

I really hope this myTake has been helpful and inspiring for you running beginners!

Love,

Clarisa <3

[THE_Godfather]

I like your shoes.
I run. I pretty much dread it. I do it for stamina & help keep my weight in check. I lift during the week & use the stairmaster stepmill TU & TH 100 flrs. I run on Saturdays. Where I live now it's usually hot so I run on a treadmill. For the longest time I ran @level 2 (according to the mill) 7 miles in 1 hr. Now I'm happy with a 5K in 30 minutes. I'm soooo bored. Same level 2. I run at 2 different gyms because they have 2 different brand of treadmills with different programs. One is also in the foothills. That is harder.
I use to listen to my iphone now at 1 gym I watch DYI TV & the other HGTV.
I usually sleep in a bit on Saturdays, so by the time I wake up, eat & get ready I go around 1 PM.
I don't have anything special to wear except a coolmax type of T shirt. I have mostly New Balance shoes. I do have a pair of Reebok trail shoes. I have to be careful with those, if you drag your foot a bit it really sticks to the belt.
At my age now I wonder if it's worth it. I joke I'll probably be bedridden with debilitating illnesses & linger with total consciousness because as the Dr's would say "his heart is in good shape"

[Yellow_]

I don't enjoy running at all, unless once in a while a relative or a friend would challenge me in a race.

I love walling though.

Early in the morning, or around evening / night.

What stops me from walking is something personal.

[Clarisa_]

oh yes, I love races also! I don't like losing ahhaa

[Yellow_]

Same :)

(Walking**)

[KDA20]

Good Take - Very sound advice - Your questions
(1) I love running - When I in full flow doing it every day - I would do 5 mile or 8 km run
(2) Why do I like it - Well sometimes you like to be on your own with your thoughts and it is straight in, straight out - Prepared, run, showered and changed in 50/55 minutes - Ready for something else - Game of 5 a side with my buddies (my other favoured form of exercise) meeting up and getting there, bit of chat getting ready, play for an hour, bit of chat getting showered or changed, go for a coffee/drink after match the whole evening gone.
(3) What to I listen to mostly what is in my head - No music just let the hamster in my brain start turning thoughts over on the wheel in cage
(4) Where :- I have a street route worked out around my town or a running club nearby has outdoor 400m lap track. When:- I try to go as early as possible if not early fairly late
(5) Fashion :- You are in Texas , I am in Ireland I might have a few more layers on especially in winter plus I like to sweat so overdress. I just wear cheap sweats mainly only thing I might splash out is proper running shoes to protect my feet

[Clarisa_]

Thank for reading and answering my questions Dave! and no music? aww, try it, it helps to relax!

[KDA20]

It might sound strange but I find thinking relaxing - I think that I told you before that I am always thinking, it is not always deep thoughts believe me I am capable of very silly trains of thought - It is hard to describe but I don't like what I would consider the normal form of relaxation, emptying your head and things like that - I feel best when my head is focused and my thought processes are clear, moving in straight lines - One of biggest fears is emptiness, not thinking - I have been in therapy and they try to make me do mindfulness and I have to say to them "You are freaking me out more than relaxing me" but that is just me relaxation, clearing the head seems to work for I presume everyone else.

[Clarisa_]

ohh yup, I remember now. Well thinking does not helps me xD

[KDA20]

We all get like that when we overthink things and it feeelscomplicated in life - All any of us can do is find the right coping mechanisms for us - What is on everyones mind is different and where they go to escape it, start again and build up for the new day is a special unique place to them - How you get there is not important so much as getting there - Really what I am trying to say is every day is a new day with a new dawn - So as your day dawns think fresh start I will try to take as many good things from yesterday as I can and you know what there will be some bad coming over too but I know I have a strong spirit and will try my best to adapt to them but hopefully the good will outstrip the bad by a long way in my life.

[Anpu23]

I haven't been running for a while, but I used to be a long distance runner (max distance 30 miles) and could clip along at 10 min. miles forever. It all changed when I moved from California to Utah and my first winter hit... I have room now, and I am buying a treadmill (just bought a new house) and I want to get back to it.

[Clarisa_]

nice! congrats on your new house!

[Anpu23]

Thanks

[BaileyisDarcy]

Running is a no go for me. Even just for a block. I'm very aware that my specialty in running is sprinting, I get short bursts of energy that have me running faster than ever, but don't last long and by the end of it I'm overheating to the point of wanting to crawl out of my own skin. Even just an easy jog I'll start overheating a minute or two in. Has nothing to do with the weather or what I'm wearing. Not even really my fitness level.
I overheat every time I run.

So yeah, not an activity I enjoy participating in. I'd rather walk.

[Jibaku]

Running's great! I would run just under 5 miles every day but then I lost motivation.
Just need to work on that motivation, after I finish working on procrastination, which comes after this video game...

[Clarisa_]

*motivation* JUST DO IT! haha :P

[Jibaku]

Later >_>
I'm eating right now xD

[Clarisa_]

hhaha omg! don't be weeak!

[Jibaku]

I hadn't eaten for 6 hours and 3 of those hours I was doing self-defence courses xD
I think I earned the right to eat :P

[ThisDudeHere]

I have been running for a few years now and I mainly do it just to daydream as I go, watch the scenery and listen to music. But I have to tone it down a little, I'm supposed to be gaining weight, not losing it.

[Bluemax]

Clarissa explains it all.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Clarisa_]

hahaa it's okay :)

[Zorax]

Good Take, I like running, at least 2-3 days every week :)

[Clarisa_]

thanks!

[Zorax]

You're welcome ;)

[YusiBear]

I once won a silver medal at the Olympics after trying to catch my bus.

True story

[Clarisa_]

congrats!!! :D xD

[YusiBear]

Thanks, nice take by the way!

[Clarisa_]

you're welcome, but no, thank you for reading!

[YusiBear]

No, thank you for being my inspiration!
I'll have to buy some new shoes but I'll start running again!

[takumii]

So, do I have to put my left foot after my right foot or I can do two consecutive right foots?

[Clarisa_]

Whatever floats your boat xD

[takumii]

Wait.. so I have to swim too? This running shit is complicated.

[Clarisa_]

Yeah sure

[rjroy3]

I never liked running. I loved winning and loved BEING athletic, fast and explosive without getting tired. Being conditioned feels awesome.

But getting conditioned fucking sucks lol

[SirenDep]

Well your article is motivational but it isn't a guide on how to run.

[Noxifer626]

I don't like exercise. I don't even know why I read this take.

[vekin]

I do enjoy running, did a short round this morning

[Clarisa_]

awesomeee!!!

[vekin]

We can run together ;-)

[astrOnaut01]

Interesting MyTake

[Clarisa_]

Thanks!