Gimme 3 useful tips for running...

...just started about 10 days ago or so, trying to get ready for a 10km run next months and cfitz here did up a training schedule for me (thanks again for that cfitz).

Starting to notice a good improvement already, legs getting more used to it, less stitches, recovering quickly after, no wave of nausea (yes, got that on the first night!), covering more ground each 25 minute session. So I was wondering if there are any tips anyone out there could impart. Maybe the right pre-race food, or any simple techniques. All I know so far is pretty basic stuff, warm up and stretch, keep the head up...and that's about it. Anything else? It would be much appreciated.

Puck

Have a laugh, running is fun.

Sometimes when I'm running and I'm feeling crap, if nobody is looking I do the whole airplane thing to remind myself that I'm running because I want to and it's fun.

BeepBeep67

Have a gander here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055594760

eliwallach

Tape your nipples.

TFBubendorfer

1) If you get a stitch, you were running much too fast. Not just too fast. Much too fast.
2) Don't ever stretch. <---- personal opinion, not exactly shared by everyone
3) Don't eat before running.

topper75

1) Get a buddy. An 'ever so slight' feeling of peer pressure is often the difference between getting up off the couch of an evening or not.
2) Change shoes every 6 months or so. Spend a little on shoes and not a lot on the physio.
3) Make all sessions different in terms of speed/route/distance etc.

...and a sneaky extra tip...

4) Start slowly - whether training OR racing. Ease the body in.

Krusty_Clown

1) Don't worry about getting your footwear dirty. Running through mud and puddles is more fun.
2) If you can run on the days when it's cold and wet, you'll find it much easier to run on the days when it's nice out.
3) When running hard, take a moment to look-up and enjoy the scenery and the occasion. This will help to calm you, lower your heart-rate and help you to enjoy the session more. (works for me).

asimonov

1. Keep an online or offline log, it's good to look back and see improvement
2. The front door can be your biggest enemy, once you're out it's all good.
3. Take part in events, some for fun, some for performance.

ManFromAtlantis

1> tape ur left nipple
2> tape ur right nipple
3> and any other nipples u might have.

BeepBeep67

ManFromAtlantis wrote: »

3> and any other nipples u might have.

...or anyone else's you can get your hands on :cool:

AJCOT

Where else can you fart freely, pee/poo in public place & spit all over the place?

christeb

1. Buy a GPS watch if you're serious, very serious, about getting better - it's the only way to keep a proper track of your run in "real-time"
2. Enjoy, look forward to your runs and add variety, grass, park, beach, run barefoot (for short periods) etc.
3. Set goals and work towards them, find local races. Do not be intimidated, there'll always be someone slower (and faster) than you!

christeb

AJCOT wrote: »

poo in public

Eeeehhhhhhh, sorry??????? Maybe I'm ignorant as I live in the city but.......

ManFromAtlantis

christeb wrote: »

Eeeehhhhhhh, sorry??????? Maybe I'm ignorant as I live in the city but.......

no youre right. there are a few toilets outside dublin too.

Gringo78

Have patience as regards improving/getting faster....running is for life not just for Christmas.

eliwallach

eliwallach wrote: »

Tape your nipples.

I did. I taped them for ages and they still didn't say anything. Next time I'll video them!

Thanks for all the tips and the linked thread too.

Still not sure about the 'don't stretch'. Spend about 5 minutes at it before runs, and so far have been free of all tweaks and twinges.

cfitz

1. Keep it simple. No need to over-complicate your training, especially in the beginning.
2. Be consistent and disciplined. Following your training programme precisely is more likely to reap benefits than doing occasional hero sessions.
3. Get a good coach. Might not be necessary at the very beginning but getting direction from someone good that you can trust could mean avoiding years of silly mistakes.

shels4ever

cfitz wrote: »

1. Keep it simple. No need to over-complicate your training, especially in the beginning.
2. Be consistent and disciplined. Following your training programme precisely is more likely to reap benefits than doing occasional hero sessions.
3. Get a good coach. Might not be necessary at the very beginning but getting direction from someone good that you can trust could mean avoiding years of silly mistakes.

+1 yep i'd agree with them, Be consistent is the key , just get out and run . You will be maazed what you can do.

Oryx

1. Relax your shoulders
2. If you're getting a stitch, make sure you breathe out deeply.
3. Dont ever let a bad run put you off. We all get the days that feel rotten.

RJM22

1. Relax your face, loosen your cheeks and have a slight smile, this then relaxes the rest of your body and allows you to perform better.

2 Dynamic stretch before hand, static stretch afterwards.

3. Your rate of improvement is dependent on the the amount of rest you get between each session-ZZZZZZZZZ! (seriously!)