What is a run walk? Well, a run-walk serves three purposes. First off, it allows you to move on from just walking, to being able to run. This is a great way for you beginners to ease your bodies into running. Second, it allows you to increase your mileage. If you find it difficult to run 2 miles instead of one, run the first mile. After that, do a run-walk for a second mile. Use the power line poles or drive ways to tell you when to run and when to walk. Third, run-walks increases the time that you are exercising and allows you to burn more calories.
I personally use run-walks to increase my mileage. I first discovered the benefits of a run walk while training for my first marathon. I had a very late start to my training due to illness. I only had three months to go from being ill to being able to cover 26.2 miles. Many weeks I had to add an extra 2 miles to my long runs. I do not recommend that as experience has shown to me that this is not a smart thing once I started hitting 20 milers. I will say that to add an extra mile a week, run-walks work.
Showing posts with label Begining Running. Show all posts
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Just Go for a Walk
So, you want to be a runner? Running is a physical activity requiring nothing more than a good pair of shoes and a sense of adventure. Running can take you to places your SUV can only dream of. From the trails of city greenways to the snow covered peaks of Rocky Mountains. You can stay close to home or run in far and exotic locations. The whole fitness thing is a nice side benefit.
As with any physical activity, you need to consult with your doctor first. Especially see one if you have been on the more sedentary side of the population. I’m not going to boast the benefits of running. You already have an idea. But before I expound my wisdom of how to start, I would like to introduce you to a little motivation.
How about a 76 year old Catholic nun named Sister Madonna (no relation to the one in the tabloids). This woman consistently swims 2.4 miles, bikes 112 miles, and then goes out and runs a short 26.2 mile marathon. Not bad. The moral of the story, if a 76 year old can do all that, then you can go outside and run a few to.
Running is something you want to ease into though. Especially if you are, shall we say, in possession of a lot of real estate around the middle. Just go for a walk. It is that easy. All you need to do is walk. For the first week, just walk. It will get your body use to the sensation of moving. It will also start to condition your joints for your upcoming adventures
Have a great time and enjoy yourself
As with any physical activity, you need to consult with your doctor first. Especially see one if you have been on the more sedentary side of the population. I’m not going to boast the benefits of running. You already have an idea. But before I expound my wisdom of how to start, I would like to introduce you to a little motivation.
How about a 76 year old Catholic nun named Sister Madonna (no relation to the one in the tabloids). This woman consistently swims 2.4 miles, bikes 112 miles, and then goes out and runs a short 26.2 mile marathon. Not bad. The moral of the story, if a 76 year old can do all that, then you can go outside and run a few to.
Running is something you want to ease into though. Especially if you are, shall we say, in possession of a lot of real estate around the middle. Just go for a walk. It is that easy. All you need to do is walk. For the first week, just walk. It will get your body use to the sensation of moving. It will also start to condition your joints for your upcoming adventures
Have a great time and enjoy yourself
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