New Runner looking for advice
I am newly back into the world of running...by new I mean today is day 1. I ran cross country in high school, but that was over 10 years ago and I am quickly learning that I never knew how to run correctly. I am seeking as much advice and guidance as I can find and would Love any feedback I can get. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Ben Brewer on -
The only bit of advice I'd give is to not overdo the distance at first - even if it's tempting to run as far as you possibly can right out of the gate. It sucks to have to take any time out recovering when you're first starting out, so keep it reined for a while :)
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Permalink Reply by Thomas Hedwall on -
Check out Eric's 6 week beginner's training plan under the "Training" header at the top of the page. That plan took me from being a non-runner to at least competent. I also did the 8 week plan and really enjoyed it. I found it helpful to video tape myself and compare it to Eric's videos that are on this site. Don't be discouraged by sore calves at first!
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Permalink Reply by Eric Orton on -
Hi sara - if you are changing your form, be patient, start slow and think less, more often. Your body likes frequency.
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Permalink Reply by Sara A. Pschigoda on -
I've been toying with the idea of changing my form. I've started reading more on form, jogging daily and letting my feet adjust to the brooks pure connect as they are nothing like any shoe I have ever worn before.
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Permalink Reply by Sara A. Pschigoda on
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As I have done some reading on form, do you have any recommendations on a reference point? I am starting to feel like I never knew how to properly run even though I ran on the cross country team in junior high and high school
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Permalink Reply by Lori Enlow on -
If you haven't already, look at Eric's running drills and technique. There should be a link on this website. Be very patient with yourself. When I first started focusing on my form I would run in place first (sometimes I still do) to get a feel for how I want my foot strike to feel. I would also only focus on form for the first 5-10 minutes of my run and then just let go and run and every once in a while check and see what my form felt like and readjust. Let your knees be your driving forward force, they don't have to be high, but forward-driving. This just means make your knees, not your foot the driving force. I tend to reach my feet out which i continually have to work on. It may feel a little weird at first, but shouldn't be painful or uncomfortable. Also think about feeling light and easy.
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