Went for my first run in a few years last night, felt really good. I've tried to get into running probably half a dozen times over the last few years, but I thinking I'm going out way too hard and too far, then I end up being sore for days and not really seeing any improvement because I'm too beat up to train regularly. So, what are some good plans for a beginner to ramp up training? 5-6km seems like a pretty good distance for me to start. Maybe one of those "X minutes running, X minutes walk, repeat" plans would force me to slow down and not burn out. Or better by distance? I really hate clock-watching while I exercise though, can running watches like the Ambit or Forerunner be set up to beep at you every X minutes? Thanks for any tips/links Skye https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113,113#msg-113 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:51 -0500 Phorum 5.2.19 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# I don't mind carrying my phone in a back pocket for GPS when I'm on my bike, but I don't want to have to pack it around when I run.
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/trainer-depth-review.html
The Forerunner 405/410 bezel sounds incredibly frustrating, and having to remember an ANT+ stick to sync wherever you go is a recipe for disaster. I guess that's why there's so many of them for sale for cheap. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:46:39 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/forerunnercomparison.htm
Never any shortage of hardly-used exercise gear for sale ;)
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:54:54 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# Hmm I know I have an old Timex Ironman around here somewhere...
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:29:16 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# http://www.halhigdon.com/
His training plans are well laid out, and he has good explanations for what pace you should be at on each run.
As for watches, just about anything should be able to give you interval timing. I know I started running with an Ironman, and it would even do different intervals (10/1) for only ~$40.
If you follow a reasonable plan, and run at a reasonable pace, the DOMS will decrease in intensity. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> slee Running Forum Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:46:15 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# Skye Running Forum Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:14:23 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# https://staminist.com/read.php?2,113# So, what are some good plans for a beginner to ramp up training? 5-6km seems like a pretty good distance for me to start. Maybe one of those "X minutes running, X minutes walk, repeat" plans would force me to slow down and not burn out. Or better by distance?
I really hate clock-watching while I exercise though, can running watches like the Ambit or Forerunner be set up to beep at you every X minutes?
Thanks for any tips/links
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:08:13 -0500