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Beginner Running Programs - Articles
Before you start a walking, jogging, or running program
by
Allen
Posted
Tue 04 Aug 2009 6:03pm
Quite a few folks have indicated in their comments that they are motivated to get out and walk or jog. Before you start, spend some time reading about walking and/or running... a lot of good suggestions from my 36 years of running, from comments from many runners, and from my reading of the running literature. Set a goal to walk, jog, or run pain free
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Run 1, Week 1 (BOHR): A Sad Goodbye & The Start of A New Running Program
by
Corey I.
Posted
Sat 18 Oct 2008 4:09pm
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Today was the first day of my new program, Becoming a One Hour Runner (BOHR) by Kathrine Switzer. Since I'm already at the point where I'm running 30 solid minutes, I skipped....
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For the past few weeks, before my grandfather passed away, I'd say prayers for him during my runs. Since running is often a meditative experience for me anyhow, prayer seems like
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Getting Started on a Running Program
by
Chris Keith
Posted
Fri 29 Jan 2010 12:00am
I recently competed in the Carlsbad Half Marathon and am gearing up for several more running events in the near future.
I have found BOOTCAMP 619 has been a great motivator for me to get into these events and while participating in them myself have been encouraging many of my friends and clients to join in the fun.
People are often
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How to Start a Running Program
by
Dr. Gabe M.
Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:12pm
If you think you would enjoy jogging or running, here's how to get started. First, check with your doctor and get a good pair of running shoes. Start out by jogging slowly... to work up to the point where you can jog slowly for at least 20 minutes. If you're happy with this program, you don't have to go any further. However, if you want to improve
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Couch to 5k Running Program: My Review
by
jharbweave
Posted
Thu 28 May 2009 12:18am
When I started the Couch to 5k running program in February I was looking for something that would motivate me and push me to do something that I've never done before... program through the third workout when I gave up on it, I wasn't a runner in my mind - it wasn't for me. "I only run if someone is chasing me, " was my motto if anyone asked. I
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Running Program Inspires Homeless
by
Fiona G.
Posted
Wed 22 Jul 2009 10:06pm
If you're looking for an inspirational story, check out this USA Today article. It describes a program that uses athletics (specifically running) to inspire and motivate the homeless to become self-sufficient. Started by Anne Mahlum of Philadelphia, the program is called Back on My Feet. Residents of homeless shelters form teams that run several times
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1/2 Marathon Training: 3.1 Mile Run + Programming Notes
by
Jeff Irvin
Posted
Fri 09 Oct 2009 10:02pm
. However, shortly after the run the front came through and is still coming through and the temperature is 62 degrees right now. That is freezing for us Texans! I am wearing jeans and a long sleeve shirt right now.
Anyways, my next decision was do I just do the light 30 minute run that is planned for my 1/2 mary training program or do I bust ass and see what
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My New Look Running Program
by
Flatoutjim
Posted
Wed 01 Apr 2009 12:00am
It’s good to be running again. I did take a prolonged layoff, but I have been back at it for over 2 weeks. I decided to switch up the program this week. Since this years A race is an Olympic distance triathlon, with a 10k run, my long run only needs to be 1 to 1.5 hours long. So I switched up my long run from the traditional Sunday morning
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Looking Ahead to Next Week's New Running Program (BTHR)
by
Corey I.
Posted
Sat 18 Oct 2008 4:08pm
I've been doing a lot of thinking about the new running program I've recently devised, "Becoming A Two-Hour Runner" ( BTHR ). I realize that this plan might appear... think of the program as 3 separate but consecutive running plans, as it's actually a 3-phase program. The smartest strategy is to approach each phase as a training program in its
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Important Notes RE: My New Running Program (BTHR)
by
Corey I.
Posted
Sat 18 Oct 2008 4:08pm
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This is an untested (i.e., beta) running program: Please be aware that this training program is brand new & untested. So, this means that, since I haven't actually started this plan yet, I'm..., please note that I originally created this plan solely for my own use, as I couldn't find any satisfactory time-based programs for running longer distances. Most of the longer
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