Tie long hair back or get very narky with it, your choice.
Get a cap if you wear specs to keep the rain off them and sun too!
Girls have a great way to clip the headphones, slip the headphones up under your top then under your bra strap (only just cottoned on to that one!)
Ohh here's one that is a bit taboo, if you get runny tummy you can use anti runny bum tablets, my GP suggested taking an hour before running. Check with your GP but it has helped me no end.
Once you are through the C25K, it's the head you have to battle with, that's the bit that tries to stop you!
iPod in left pocket, headphone cable _up the back of my running top_ and then into my ears. Annoying dangly cable is then on the back of my neck, not in front.
The most important thing I've learned? That ALL runners need to do quad strengthening exercises to protect their knees. Sadly, learned this too late to avoid the problems I'm having at the moment, but better late than never.
Running pants that go to your knees to avoid chafing
Stretch always always always
Don't eat less than an hour before your run or it can really make you feel sluggish
A good upbeat running playlist is essential - if you can't dance to it you can't run to it
Focus on your breathing - not only does it take away concentration from sore legs but it greatly increases your blood flow to muscles and how "good" you feel. Focus on deep breathes that go to the diaphragm (push out your stomach not your chest), I've found if my muscles are getting fatigued quickly a few good deep diaphragm breaths really helps me keep going
Ignore the bit in your heart about skipping a run because you are tired. I agree with Laura. A bad run is better than no run.
Exercising will not loose a massive amount of weight if you are doing it for that purpose only. I wanted to run to loose weight. It might help to tone up but loosing weight is all about food intake.
Running shoes are strange. The most expensive one might not be good for your feet at all (learned from experience, sadly) and the average Adidas one might do wonders. So its all about trial and error.
You're absolutely right about the weight loss (or lack of same). It can be disheartening to see how few calories are burnt as a result of huffing and puffing for half an hour. But it builds muscles, and they continue to burn a few extra calories hour after hour, day after day.
I think this is pretty individual - some of the lessons learned by others wouldn't/don't work for me at all and perhaps mine wouldn't work for others.
1) Running does not actually have to be a fuss and a faff. Some fuss and faff may add to the safety and efficiency and fun, but it is not essential. Do not be put off by other people's fussy and faffy choices. It's your body and your run. If you don't want to ponce around with after run stretches you don't have to (whilst respecting the right of others to ponce around with after run stretches) - just remember that there is an issue and it needs to be addressed in some way or other.
2) Big cotton firm control knickers from M&S have their place in a non-svelte woman's running wardrobe for comforts sake (wobbling tum as uncomfortable as wobbling breasts)
3) You probably cannot own and wear too many buffs when you are a runner. (Well, you can in high Summer except for keeping the sweat out of your eyes.
4) Hands free dog leads are great if you need the dog on a lead
Great list and great replies - thanks to all. For me, I would add
- armband with iPhone but worn on forearm with phone upside down so I can read it!!
- Wahoo app running alongside Runkeepeer as the display with the heart rate and pace is very large - ideal for anyone whose eyesight is starting to go…..!
- best bra for me is Panache Sports bra - the best support, comfortable and a clip that lets you wear a racer back which is great in high summer
- knickers - i agree with you all!! Only trial and error will do. I have a fab pair of compression shorts from Urban outfitters but can't seem to find them online anymore! Another other recommendations welcome.
Great list and great replies - thanks to all. For me, I would add
- armband with iPhone but worn on forearm with phone upside down so I can read it!!
- Wahoo app running alongside Runkeepeer as the display with the heart rate and pace is very large - ideal for anyone whose eyesight is starting to go…..!
- best bra for me is Panache Sports bra - the best support, comfortable and a clip that lets you wear a racer back which is great in high summer
- knickers - i agree with you all!! Only trial and error will do. I have a fab pair of compression shorts from Urban outfitters but can't seem to find them online anymore! Another other recommendations welcome.
Great list and great replies - thanks to all. For me, I would add
- armband with iPhone but worn on forearm with phone upside down so I can read it!!
- Wahoo app running alongside Runkeepeer as the display with the heart rate and pace is very large - ideal for anyone whose eyesight is starting to go…..!
- best bra for me is Panache Sports bra - the best support, comfortable and a clip that lets you wear a racer back which is great in high summer
- knickers - i agree with you all!! Only trial and error will do. I have a fab pair of compression shorts from Urban outfitters but can't seem to find them online anymore! Another other recommendations welcome.
Happy running to all
Reply as many times as you like! Seems like there are some common themes, support, just do it and snotty noses!
- Vary your route from time to time. Even if it just means running a usual loop in the opposite direction. Its only a bit of variety but it keeps things interesting
- You'll need a new drawer or storage space for all this essential new equipment.
- As you get through the C25K you'll start covering a lot more distance- but planning routes is fun!
There are a couple here that are real gems - i'd never thought of wearing my headphone cable inside my clothes!
That's the idea! Help each other out with our bright ideas, or not so bright must avoids!!! I use an app to plan completely new routes as it tells me the milage which is really helpful (it's called Footpath)
For those with limited routes mainly on pavements make sure you use both sides of the road or run on the same side but in the opposite direction. Reason being that many are not as flat as they look and there is a camber, running the same way all the time could cause muscle/gait imbalance and so problems later on.
Skin is waterproof so don't let the rain stop you and
Always do a wee before you set off!
xx
Make sure your phone or whatever is charged up! Grrr, was going out for W9R2 this morning, but find my phone, where Saint Laura, lives is utterly dead....tomorrow then
The advice re tissues, knickers, headphones, phones, etc are all sound, but none of the above is necessarily essential.
On my last run I tumbled out of bed, went to pee, splashed my face with water, drank a glass of water, applied moisturiser, put on bra, vest, shorts, socks and shoes, drank another glass of water and stepped outside to go run.
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