In serious need of advice.

[sidrick]

If you're 19st and don't do running, don't run/train on concrete/pavements.

 

Mix jogging on grass or soft ground with swimming until you've lost a couple of stone otherwise you'll knacker your lower body.

[PeeWee]

If you're 19st and don't do running, don't run/train on concrete/pavements.

 

Mix jogging on grass or soft ground with swimming until you've lost a couple of stone otherwise you'll knacker your lower body.

 

Happened to me years ago that sid, I was ok running on concrete for a few months until my knees were hurting really bad.

Mixture of weight & wrong footwear.

[Brown]

OK, this is coming from someone who started running a few months ago, so take from it what you wish!

 

10 miles is a lot. There's no escaping that.. its almost a half marathon. On the basis you don't run already, you will have to work your way up to it to increase your stamina.

 

If you're familiar with your area, think of a relatively short distance you can jog. I'm talking 1-2km. You may stop, you may need to walk a little. This is normal - you haven't ran before. I'd do this a maximum of 3 times per week, just so you can familiarise yourself with the pace, etc. It also helps knowing where you've stopped, so it gives you that bit of motivation to go that bit further. (if you have a smart phone, download the app iMapMyRun which will help find routes in the area).

 

Once you're used to the route, do it twice round, or change the route and up it to circa 4k. It WILL get easier eventually. I honestly think training for a 10 mile run in 4 months (when you're out of shape, and don't regularly run) is a VERY tall order. You may be looking at total run of close on two hours. So some training in the meantime, will at least help your body to prepare.

 

While you train, keep yourself hydrated before you run - You will NOT need to be carrying water for 1-4k runs. Just hydrate thoroughly before you run.. say a litre 30 mins before you set out.

 

Good running shoes are a bonus, and a bit of music is always handy. I personally am not a massive advocate of "stretching" cold muscles. Having played basketball for the best part of 20 years, I've barely ever stretched, and only have done after a 10-15 minute warm up

[sidrick]

You may be looking at total run of close on two hours.

 

Or a heart attack tbf

[Brown]

You may be looking at total run of close on two hours.

 

Or a heart attack tbf

I'd be throwing a sicky or going on holiday. Might be worth booking at actual holiday just to avoid it.

[sidrick]

Aye. Weekend away with the missus or family that you can say you had forgotten all about. Get some training under your belt, aim to lose 4 stone, and do it next year.

 

I edited that 4 times due to mong spelling or grammar and it still reads terribly

Edited June 18, 2012 by sidrick

[Brown]

Can't edit mine. But read "booking an actual holiday" each time I read through. Didn't notice my own typo.

 

PS, anyone interested in running.. the Nike+ gear from Nike and apple is very good. I have the shoes, iPhone app and Nike ID token for measuring distance / goals / etc.

[meekstaaa]

Good luck with your run. If its any help I use this app called runkeeper. Look it up if you have an Iphone (it might be available on android, i don't know)