tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post6427816093751054256..comments2023-12-30T05:28:57.079-05:00Comments on Run, Théoden, Run: On my mark, get set ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-4415247972558501552009-04-13T14:48:00.000-04:002009-04-13T14:48:00.000-04:00Uh, cltindependent, unlike the people above, it to...Uh, cltindependent, unlike the people above, it took me more than two months to get up to 5 miles. It might have taken four or five months. The thing to remember is, your body is gonna build running endurance at its own pace. Push it and you'll injure yourself. I agree with what Theoden said -- shoot for a 5k, rather than 5 miles (it's 3.1 miles and you get a T-shirt).Deirdre McGruderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16887362779103851418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-70840282274074731562009-04-13T14:10:00.000-04:002009-04-13T14:10:00.000-04:00Plaza-Midwood, where I live, is a good neighborhoo...Plaza-Midwood, where I live, is a good neighborhood for running too. One water fountain on Belvedere near Charlotte CC and one in Midwood Park. A few little hills make it interesting.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your fast times and increasing distances, Theoden. I found it helpful when I returned to regular running to keep a log of my runs. (I made it a spreadsheet in Google docs!) That way I could tell how much farther, faster and more frequently I was running and even display my progress on a graph.spinelabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071527967178173349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-54968783983376685082009-04-13T14:03:00.000-04:002009-04-13T14:03:00.000-04:00I think it took me about two months, too.A mile a ...I think it took me about two months, too.<BR/><BR/>A mile a day of walking is a great start. Mixing in some jogging is a good next step. But instead of worrying about 5 miles, set your sights on 5 kilometers. Signing up for a local 5K is an excellent way to establish a goal with a deadline (the idea being, "I don't want to embarrass myself at this thing, so I HAVE to put in the work to get ready for it").<BR/><BR/>Here's a list of upcoming races in our area: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/story/661051.html<BR/><BR/>The University City 5K is a little more than seven weeks out, which should give you enough time to prepare.<BR/><BR/>Need a workout schedule? Try this Couch-to-5K Running Plan: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml<BR/><BR/>Good luck! Maybe we'll see you out there. ...Theoden Janeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408175935751298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-1655210359203878812009-04-13T13:00:00.000-04:002009-04-13T13:00:00.000-04:00cltindependent, I can tell you that it took me abo...cltindependent, I can tell you that it took me about 2 months to get to 5 miles. I got there by run/walking unti I was running more than I was walking. <BR/><BR/>Also check this out for great group motivation:<BR/><BR/>http://www.meetup.com/CharlotteRunners/<BR/><BR/>The Dilworth/Myers Park area is the best area for runners. It's a popular area due to the number of drinking fountains, proximity to the Dowd Y and gorgeous scenery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349528968660309588.post-68703304405168769482009-04-13T12:41:00.000-04:002009-04-13T12:41:00.000-04:00I've been "thinking about starting running" for th...I've been "thinking about starting running" for the same time you have actually been doing it. I'm mid 30's also, but carrying around an extra 20 pounds. Please address how long it took you before you could run 5 miles in one day? I'm walking a mile a day now, working up to jogging.cltindependentnoreply@blogger.com