Help me learn how to run im 13 stone

schoolboy1

the title says it all,

has anyone got any training plans for learning how to run i play gaelic football and i really want to get it right be great at it!

1 problem im pretty fat and i want better stamina and i get out of breath really easy i just need a plan on how to run anyone able to help from past experiances or anything?

Slogger Jogger

Its all about gradual progression. I was nearly 14 and a half stone starting out about 6 years ago. Running little and often and building from that using a basic marathon programme the weight should shed and the stamina builds. Now a constant 11 st.

schoolboy1

Slogger Jogger wrote: »

Its all about gradual progression. I was nearly 14 and a half stone starting out about 6 years ago. Running little and often and building from that using a basic marathon programme the weight should shed and the stamina builds. Now a constant 11 st.

you can give me a basic marathon programme that worked for them?

Slogger Jogger

I don't have the exact plan I used back then but a beginner Hal Higdon plan e.g. here should do the business. Lots of other similar plans around, but its all about gradual progression, getting your body used to the effort and stepping on from there.

gerard65

This has been used successfully by people here.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Pisco Sour

Without trying to sound smart theres only one way of doing it really - one foot in front of the other.

Just get out there and run. Start off slow and for short distances, taking walk breaks if needed. Then gradually increase the distance and speed from there.

rainbow kirby

gerard65 wrote: »

This has been used successfully by people here.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Would definitely agree with this - I used Couch to 5k to start running, and I was a couple of stone heavier than the OP then and I'm quite short. Found it worked very well for building up fitness without too much of an injury risk.

thirtyfoot

Do you want to know how to run to play GAA better or to run better. If its for GAA don't bother with the marathon/distance stuff, its a waste of time. Running that replicates a game of GAA would be better.

TheRoomWrecker

Tingle wrote: »

Do you want to know how to run to play GAA better or to run better. If its for GAA don't bother with the marathon/distance stuff, its a waste of time. Running that replicates a game of GAA would be better.

as tingle said above 'junk miles' wont really inprove your gaa game per say,

ass you dont run at one single pace in a match,

a simple but more effective session would be a this

figure of 8 runs on a pitch,
jog slowly accross the top of the pitch to the corner, then sprint at 80-90percent from the corner to the opposing corner diagnally accross the pitch, then jog slowly accross the bottom of the pitch that you just sprinted to and sprint back to the top were you started, repeat for 20-30mins remember to jog slowly as its your recovery from the sprints

simple but will burn fat and improve your match fitness when done
3-5times a week

schoolboy1

TheRoomWrecker wrote: »

as tingle said above 'junk miles' wont really inprove your gaa game per say,

ass you dont run at one single pace in a match,

a simple but more effective session would be a this

figure of 8 runs on a pitch,
jog slowly accross the top of the pitch to the corner, then sprint at 80-90percent from the corner to the opposing corner diagnally accross the pitch, then jog slowly accross the bottom of the pitch that you just sprinted to and sprint back to the top were you started, repeat for 20-30mins remember to jog slowly as its your recovery from the sprints

simple but will burn fat and improve your match fitness when done
3-5times a week

have you done this? do you play gaelic?:cool:

toomuchdetail

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1 problem im pretty fat and i want better stamina and i get out of breath really easy i just need a plan on how to run anyone able to help from past experiances or anything?[/quote]

I know its probably a cliche but half the battle is in your head regards your weight , I am currently 17st (was 20) and can run 5k in a reasonable sub 21m , now I am what you could classify as fat but it doesn't bother me or stop me (might bother the neighbours and local kids as I run down the road in my lycra tights!!) .
As most of the OP have said they key with the runs are start small and with a plan and focus on what you want to gain .
On the diet make small changes to reduce the shock to the system and make it easier for success .

schoolboy1

Great advice!

traininglog

ask your GAA coach;)

schoolboy1

traininglog wrote: »

ask your GAA coach;)

mybe would be embarrased though lol

belcarra

A good idea would be to add yourself to the 2010 mileage log on the main page (If you haven't already).
You'll find yourself pacing against comparable runners naturally as ye'll be doing similar mileage.

This proves to be a real spur to most people around here to either get the finger out and do the session in the first place or else to tack on a little extra distance to the intended run.
Either way it means you'll have a more tenable goal every time you leave the house!