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lovelyn · 06-20-2009, 11:06 AM

Hi,
I've been wanting to post something here for awhile but feel completely intimidated so I've hesitated. I want to start running. I'm looking for some support and some advice.

I used to live in Florida and I tried running when I lived there but it was really hot. That's a stupid excuse, I know.

I'm embarrassed by gyms and I'm kind of poor so I used to just run around inside my tiny apartment--from the living room to the kitchen to the bedroom--for thirty minutes. I called it apartment running. But I've convinced myself that running outside is better for me.

I've recently moved to the UK where it's not that hot, so I think it's time to start running outside. I went running outside for the first time in a long time the other day. I was able to run for 15 minutes without stopping. Running outside is a lot harder than running inside.

Anyway, do any of you have any advice for someone new to running. What do I need to do to prevent injuries? My husband runs. I asked him this question and he didn't really give me an answer. I probably wouldn't listen to his answer anyway since he's currently injured.

So do you have any good advice for a beginner?

06-20-2009, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
lovelyn Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8	Any advice for a beginner? Hi, I've been wanting to post something here for awhile but feel completely intimidated so I've hesitated. I want to start running. I'm looking for some support and some advice. I used to live in Florida and I tried running when I lived there but it was really hot. That's a stupid excuse, I know. I'm embarrassed by gyms and I'm kind of poor so I used to just run around inside my tiny apartment--from the living room to the kitchen to the bedroom--for thirty minutes. I called it apartment running. But I've convinced myself that running outside is better for me. I've recently moved to the UK where it's not that hot, so I think it's time to start running outside. I went running outside for the first time in a long time the other day. I was able to run for 15 minutes without stopping. Running outside is a lot harder than running inside. Anyway, do any of you have any advice for someone new to running. What do I need to do to prevent injuries? My husband runs. I asked him this question and he didn't really give me an answer. I probably wouldn't listen to his answer anyway since he's currently injured. So do you have any good advice for a beginner?