Tips on starting to run correctly??

[CardioJ]

I have always hated to run, but I want to switch up my routine a bit. I currently take high intensity cardio/sculpting/step classes 4-5 days a week. We do a lot of high intesity for periods of time and I have a pup I walk and we do sprints here and there for fun, so I feel that I can start this. My question is I've always shyed away from running for whatever excuse I made at the time. haha So what is a good way to start so I don't kill myself? Is it good to start in small amounts of time intervals back and forth between fast walking and running or keep a good pace, etc? We obviously do a lot of up and down intervals in my classes and I do the same on the elyptical, so I know I can handle that. Any tips on being a healthier runner would be great!

 

[CardioJ]

No tips? I ran last night for about 25 minutes... Not too shabby for a start I don't think.

 

[Waitwhat?]

I run. The only tips I have for you is: get good running sneakers, download good music and don't eat anything right before your run or you might get cramps. You can also google "good running form" and find great running form tips. Hope this helped.

 

[Trainer01]

Hi CardioJ,
It's good you're doing a lot of other exercise classes. As you've said you're doing a lot of interval stuff already, I would say, concentrate on finding a pace your comfortable with and get some miles into your legs. It will be great for your endurance. As WW said, having some good shoes is important, as have poor shoes can lead to many issues down the track.
Basically everyone has their own unique running style, I recently sat in on an exercise science class about running styles... if you're going to be running at a steady pace, concentrate on landing on the heel of your foot and pushing off the ball rather than your toes. You should also have a slight lean forward to keep your momentum forward. You should also try and land your foot directly under your hip, if your foot is landing forward of your hip it's generating negative force. Once again, everyone has their own style and I still believe that whatever feels comfortable for you is best.

 

[nicolaw]

Pretty much what everyone else has said Good running shoes, and intervals are the best way to build up endurance and distance. I haven't run for a while 'cause I had knee issues, but yeah don't eat too soon before you run, and if you get a stitch, don't stop - you CAN breathe it out, I have done it before. Just take a quick breath in, then force the air out through a tight mouth, it works.