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i'm going to start jogging/running to prepare for the Color Run (may 13th) and just for exercise and my health. i plan on jogging the run, not running, but i want to be able to run long distances anyway so i may as well start training now! i have a few questions as a beginner:

-shoes. i can't afford super fancy, pricey ones. but i'm willing to spend more than i usually do to get a great pair of running shoes. maybe around $50??? give or take. i dunno. any suggestions on brands? i want to make sure my feet are comfortable and supported so my knees and back don't get sore. my knees aren't the greatest.

-what is a good jogging/running schedule to start out with? should i do intervals? long distance? both? i've heard long distance runners tend to build more muscle in their legs, my legs have enough muscle in them :) and i've also heard doing intervals is somewhat better. of course the Color Run will be long distance, but i'm talking about long term. how should i train for the Color Run? it's 5k.

i should probably specify that i will be jogging more than running for exercise....i know there is a lot of information on here and i'm gonna keep searching for my specific answers. it takes a while to look through all these threads!!! thank you for understanding and for providing any information for me!
 
also, what are any cons to jogging/running long term? i know some people can end up with hip or knee issues...? my boyfriend's dad had a double hip replacement after running all his life. that could just be him and the hips that he had, and that goes for anyone else with issues! but are there any KNOWN problems? i have Crohns and it can affect your joints. i want to make sure the way that i exercise won't cause me any more aches than i might already end up with...
 
Shoes really don't matter. They're basically all the same. Just make sure you have a good pair that fits you, has no heel slip, and that they're broken in before race day.

Both constant running and intervals will give you results. Constant running will give you the endurance you're probably trying to attain while intervals will help with overall speed. I would work on the long distance first, for your race, and then use a combination of the two after that.

Yeah, running injuries are super common nowadays. They're basically just a result of improper running form (caused by shoes, unfortunately) and by how hard pavement is. Combining the two (hard heel striking on an extremely hard surface) tends to result in a lot of injuries. Stick to trails as much as you can or look into barefoot running.
 
Shoes DO matter, there are some shoe that allow for more flexibility whilw others are sturdy for keeping your feet planted. Your best bet is to go one of those pro running stores and let them have you run and they'll best advise you on what type of sneakers to get.

You have to be well equipped especially if you're going to do long distance, the FIRST equipment you should invest in is a good pair of running shoes, if you want to beat the rest, spare no change and get the best.
 
First of all your shoe is perfectly well. But it is also important to change it time to time in order to avoid knee problem in future.

All i want to suggest you that you need to drink lots of water before running/ jogging. It would help you to stay active. And you are right. If you want to run for long distance then it would build your leg's muscle within very short period of time. Do you need more muscle in your leg? Then go for long distance.

Sometimes it is not a bad option to run at interval. Personally i really like that. As i do not only run i do also jog. So it would not be a bad option if you run for 30 minutes and then jog for 15 minutes. Make sure you take some free hand exercise before running or jogging. Free hand exercise usually helps to loose your muscle and prevent further difficulties.
 
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