Need help with running

JimBeam · Nov 25, 2009

oh and BTW

first thing tomorrow...go to a specialized RUNNING shoe store and get fitted for a pair of shoes

they should measure your gait and how your feet land and fit you with a proper pair of shoes designed to help with how YOU run

this will help a TON with avoiding injuries and your comfort level during and after the run

Stillfly199 · Nov 25, 2009

I did that already I have had them for a while, but was too busy with fire season to get any serious running done, I think they are just now broken in.

JimBeam · Nov 25, 2009

good

i wont run in anything but asics or sauconys but theres several good brands out there

Stillfly199 · Nov 25, 2009

I have a pair of asics, those things are comfy, of course I have new insoles, but they are very nice to run in.

SoCal Tom · Dec 14, 2009

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I have never been a long distance guy, I was always a sprinter, 100m, 200m, 4x100m, 4x400m. I have no idea how to train for anything over 400m. I consider 2 miles long distance. I am going to need to be able to run 6 miles comfortably along with 3 miles at a 7 min mile pace. I have between 2-6 months to get into shape, so the sooner the better . Does anyone have any ideas for a training program, or where I might find one?
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I think you should be more concerned with the 3 mile run at a 7 min pace. If you can do it, the 6 mile run will seem fairly easy. Someone mentioned starting with 1 mile runs, 5 days a week. I think that's a solid plan to avoid injuries and get you to your goal. Good luck!

alteredillusions · Dec 14, 2009

1 more thing is your running shoes should only be used for running.

Stillfly199 · Dec 14, 2009

SoCal Tom said: ↑

I think you should be more concerned with the 3 mile run at a 7 min pace. If you can do it, the 6 mile run will seem fairly easy. Someone mentioned starting with 1 mile runs, 5 days a week. I think that's a solid plan to avoid injuries and get you to your goal. Good luck!
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Ya, that is what I am mainly focusing on, I need to be able to run 3 miles 3 times a week.

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1 more thing is your running shoes should only be used for running.
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Oh ya, I know this, always have done this, thanks to everyone for helping

takern · Dec 15, 2009

also, do not put your shoes in the dryer. it will break down the sole and end up causing you arch problems in the future. this happened to me my jr season of xc and i ended up missing districts. the times i were running would have qualified me for states

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