lazy running

Normster

I started running 3 weeks ago. A VERY slow jog to begin but its a bit faster now. I'd say its about 3 miles ish.

It took me 30 mins initially but now I can now do it in 25min.
Today I found the journey a little too easy, I only started sweating properly on the way back, where as before it was on the way up also. My plan was to go abit faster but I can't seem to be able to push myself to do it. My leg muscles aren't sore anymore so I should be able to go abit faster but I just can't manage it. Technically I should but I can't actually bring myself to do it. I was hoping by going faster I would tone extra muscles.

Should I just try going on a longer journey (cause I'm trying to lose weight also) or have you any tips on getting me to go faster? Its kinda hard to look at a watch when you are jogging. I think the problem is I feel if I go faster I won't be able to make it back running and will walk a portion which I don't want to do cause I'm keeping up pace the whole way at the moment.

Typhoon.

exactly ... the longer runs will help make the shorter runs faster

keep up the good work

all_smilz

ok i have similar problem....... when i first started in the gym my heart rate used to go up to 160after ten or so minutes of going at a "happy" pace.... say on the treadmill....
now (7 months later) i feel like i just cant force myself to go to the speed that gets me as out of breath and increases my heart rate as much.....
i do feel lazy about it even though i go for longer much more comfortably.
should i be pushing myself to go harder/faster or just keep trying to do what im doing for longer?


*sorry for sorta hijacking ur thread*

MagicMarker

all_smilz wrote: »

ok i have similar problem....... when i first started in the gym my heart rate used to go up to 160after ten or so minutes of going at a "happy" pace.... say on the treadmill....
now (7 months later) i feel like i just cant force myself to go to the speed that gets me as out of breath and increases my heart rate as much.....
i do feel lazy about it even though i go for longer much more comfortably.
should i be pushing myself to go harder/faster or just keep trying to do what im doing for longer?


*sorry for sorta hijacking ur thread*

HIIT should push up your average heart rate, worth a try maybe?

all_smilz

whats the skinny on HIIT? i see it in my gym but its a group thing and i kinda like to go it alone.....

podge57

I absolutely hate running, but because i play football its neccessary. I find running in a group makes a huge difference, especially with people who motivate and encourage you. I put in probaly 50% more effort than i would if i was on my own

also, treadmills suck, they are just boring and too easy to stop

WolfForager

I got 4 miles down to 25 mins myself last week, was feeling good about that as i started at 35 minutes. Now i have shin splints!! Woohoo!! No more running for moi..

Keep it up! Enjoy your splint free shins

Magic Eight Ball

In the same boat, I run 5k twice a week, normally complete it around the 20 minute mark without to much effort. I know I can do it around the 15 minute mark but just can’t get motivated when I step on the treadmill.

+ I’m trying to build muscle mass at the moment so I suppose the 5k/15 minute runs would be counter productive.

WolfForager

Trevor Coulahan wrote: »

In the same boat, I run 5k twice a week, normally complete it around the 20 minute mark without to much effort. I know I can do it around the 15 minute mark but just can’t get motivated when I step on the treadmill.

+ I’m trying to build muscle mass at the moment so I suppose the 5k/15 minute runs would be counter productive.

Why not run outside? It's alot easier.

Normster

WolfForager wrote: »

I got 4 miles down to 25 mins myself last week, was feeling good about that as i started at 35 minutes. Now i have shin splints!! Woohoo!! No more running for moi..

Keep it up! Enjoy your splint free shins

Oh dear, that doesn't sound like fun! Is that from going faster? I'm running on concrete (don't have a choice)

I'm gonna to go with what Typhoon said, longer runs.

as Cake once said.. I'm going the distance, I'm going for speed!

Thanks for the replys! (and hijacking! ) yer welcome too! That HIIT stuff sounds kinda fancy. I do try and go faster than the ducks in the pond when I go past, although, I think it pushes up their heart rate more than mine. lol scaring ducks

WolfForager

Normster wrote: »

Oh dear, that doesn't sound like fun! Is that from going faster? I'm running on concrete (don't have a choice)

I'm gonna to go with what Typhoon said, longer runs.

I have no idea, just went my 6th run in 2 weeks and i got maybe 2 miles before i had to stop and walk.

dioltas

I'd find it's harder outside, more fun though. Changing scenery and all that. Threadmill bores the **** out of me. I hate running anyway though...

Normster

dioltas wrote: »

I'd find it's harder outside, more fun though.

um, contradiction?

I have no idea, just went my 6th run in 2 weeks and i got maybe 2 miles before i had to stop and walk.

this thread is possibly putting me off running instead of encouraging tips!

I hate running anyway though...

Am I in the right forum?

Hanley

Normster wrote: »

Am I in the right forum?

Yeah you are.... we're all iron munching meat heads... the running forum's that way :D

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Seriously tho, most people will say they find running in the gym boring, some enjoy outdoors, but most non-runners don't.

My very limited running knowledge would suggest;
-shorter run but pushing to go faster
-same length run, but split it up so you're running some almost all out, and some a light jog (say 30 seconds fast and 60 jogging maybe)
-run a longer distance

In truth, it's probably a combo of all three that will get you there. Don't take my word for it tho, I'm sure someone with a better knowledge of running will be along soon!!

floggg

Normster wrote: »

um, contradiction?

this thread is possibly putting me off running instead of encouraging tips!

Am I in the right forum?

Not really - seriously, anybody who actually enjoys this health and fitness buzz is a bit of a masochist - the hard work is what keeps us coming back. you may not enjoy it while you're doing it, but its the warm fuzzy feeling i get inside afterwards which keeps me coming back! personally, i find it don't enjoy any activity, be it running, soccer or weights, unless i'm absolutely b0lloxed afterwards, and preferably feeling sore the next day!

On the real though, running outside is way better. its more challenging but mroe rewarding - you feel far better after it, there is a change of scencery and terrain, the air is fresher and you get to pass people out.

On increassing the speed, the best advice is just go for it - whats the worst that can happen? you might have to walk some of the way home. the HIIT is actually a great way of upping the speed as well. there is nothing too fancy about it - you can worry about heart rates and stuff, but its just easier to go at about 80% effort for a minute or so (doesn't need to be timed, just use your head to gauge) and then run at a more relaxed pace (50% effort or so) for another minute or two, and then another minute at fast pace and so forth.

Normster

anybody who actually enjoys this health and fitness buzz is a bit of a masochist

brilliant!

Thanks for the replies. You pointed me in a good direction.

MoonDancer

For someone, who just started running, you're doing one hell of a good job! Running 3 miles non stop already! I still can't run that non stop myself... too lazy to even try! :pac:

estariol

secret to speed is discipline and following a proper program, http://www.halhigdon.com is a good place to start, intervals and fartlek is imho the secret to speed, that and a %bf below 10.

floggg

estariol wrote: »

secret to speed is discipline and following a proper program, http://www.halhigdon.com is a good place to start, intervals and fartlek is imho the secret to speed, that and a %bf below 10.

I think that the BF % bit is complicating it and not really necessary, especially for what OP was looking for. Just progressively upping the speed and intensity, and a mix of intervals, long distance and shorter distances at pace should bring it up. I know i got to a fairly fast pace for 10k at a bf% tipping towards 20% without undue difficulty.