By Lisa on Mar 25, 2008 | Reply

Run a quarter mile and then keep going farther when you can handle it. It takes time to build up the endurance and stamina. Eventually you will be running five miles and not even realize it. Just be consistent with your work out routines.

By bulletwitch93 on Mar 26, 2008 | Reply

Many people start out walking as you said you do. Well, start walking a forth of the mile then half then 3/4 of a mile then try to run a forth and so on.

By jleah22 on Mar 28, 2008 | Reply

you just start running…pretty simple. Take baby steps: run a couple of blocks outside or a couple of minutes inside on a tredmill, then just increase from there. Focus on your breathing (in through nose, out through mouth) and not on the distance.

By hy003002 on Mar 29, 2008 | Reply

Take it gradually, always increasing - even 10 m a time - but never decreasing.
Sometimes having a friend sharing you could be good.

By Vivian! on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply

First, find a way to keep you motivated to run everyday.
Then, find comfortable shoes. The shoes have to provide adequate support.
After that, decide if you want to run indoors or outdoors; outdoors provides scenery, routes, and terrain, but causes strain on your knees and shins, due to the hardness of the concrete. This can be prevented by running on grass, or getting cushioned shoes, which reduces the impact. Indoor running will be more tedious, because the treadmill doesn’t go anywhere. Also the treadmill doesn’t give you as much of a workout as running outdoors.
Stretch AFTER you run; before can increase odds of injury. Make sure that you stretch the muscles needed in running; arms, calves, hamstrings, quads, and gultes.
Run every day. Routine is crucial for building up this habit. For a break, take Sundays off, then every other Sunday, then finally the last Sunday of the month. If you start feeling fatigued every time you jog, decrease your distance, or go at a slower pace. Also, keep your distance recorded.
Start off slow. When you start to feel comfortable, then you can increase the speed.
The Golden Rule in running is to never increase your mileage by more than roughly 15% each week. This helps prevent injury and feelings of frustration. It is also a better faster and easier way to get fit (instead of having large jumps in mileage).

Don’t overhydrate in the summer; this can cause a sodium imbalance, which is just as bad as dehydration.
I recommend a sports drink every 2 days, so water, water, sports drink.
Watch where you’re going in cold weather; icy surfaces can lead to injury.
Enjoy running, and good luck!

By rachie on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply

Running is advisable if you have no history of any joint pains,pathological or resulting from any injury,or any history of surgery done in recent past.Overweight people should also not undertake running as their first choice of exercise as it can reinforce the already pressurised joints.

If you want to start out,remember warm up is very important.And the stretches you do for a run are different from the rest of exercises or aerobics.So remember to find that out.

Next,for the first two weeks you should start with jogging for 15mins and gradually increase to 20 then 30 mins.I n a few weeks time your stamina will build up and there will be a smooth transition from jogging to running.

Running gives you the ultimate high with release of tons of endorphins! with the sweat.It leaves me very happy and fullfilled.

Just to remind you the right footwear is important.I use the reebok i-pump,and loose fitting tees and tracks.Keep a bottle of water and towel handy.

By Kevin F on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply

i find the best thing to do is go on a treadmill and keep it at a set pace so that your body gets accustomed to the same pace. after a week or two try running on the road. it will be a lot different but you will get motivated after a couple days. Just don’t give up!