My 1st Run in 6 years.

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tallpaul

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Today was my 1st athletic (attempt) run since P.E at school 6 years ago. I stretched for 10 minutes and ran 20 minutes, but my breathing was hectic :mad:

After about 3 minutes of running i was taking in more air than a hoover and it's really annoying because i have the dedication to run and get fit, but my health hinders me. I had to stop for 1 minute and run for 5 minutes then rinse and repeat. (this was at 23:00 btw.. my last meal was at 18:00, would my body of been low on energy ? and incase your wondering why i ran so late, i wanted to get home quicker than the bus)

What's the best way to start running.. slow pace, short distance for a week+ until your body gets used to it?

I just want to be able to run without wheezing and breaving like a maniac after the 1st few minutes (also noticed slight aches in the shin. Is it because i was running on concrete and i'm heavy weight?)

I was thinking of swimming to get a bit healthier as i can swim with least problems as i've got alot of experience swimming, ..then once i lose a bit of weight and improve my stamina, maybe implement running in my exercise.

I also hear its less strenuous to run on treadmills, should i use treadmills until i feel healthy enough to run outdoors?

Thanks.
 
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Good for you for getting back into things! I had the same situation about 4 years ago. You have to have realistic expectations....I started out by seeing how far I could go without dying (about 1 lap of a track at the time, or 1/4 mile) Then I vowed to complete 1 mile a day....even if I had to walk 3 laps in between every lap I could run....or if i had to stand there and catch my breath. Eventually, it became easier, and I added distance/time. Now, here is a cool site with a plan
(I am not saying you sit on the couch all day...but it's interesting if you are getting into it...if it's too easy try Hal Higdon's 5 k training program when you are ready.) That's what I did and within a year I took first place in my age group in a 5k.

Good luck!
 
Thats perfect!, that will help me alot. I am sort of couch potatoe because i used to work at a pc allday. But life is changing..

thanks alot :D
 
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