New runner already bit fit, advice?

gsi300024v

Any tips on doing these? OR running in general?
Just wondering any advice for a new runner? I've ran times, I run 30mins at a time, which i think i cover about 5kms, I've proper running runners and play lots of squash.
Just wonder any tips?
Like how long should i go without food before running?
Should i do a little warm up?
Should I drink plenty of water?
Any stretches a total must before I collapse on the floor when I get home?
Was going to use the parkruns as motivation to go running. Have 2 friends who just started running too.
I'd like to get more fit for squash season that starts in October, I'd also like to give running a decent chance, tried before when not so fit and hated it and how hard it is, so if i at least do 3 times a week for 6 weeks i'll have given it a good chance.

libelula

Did you type that mid-run?!

No seriously, would you consider a 10k plan? Now that you can already cover 5k a few times a week, you could look up one of the many many 10k plans online and follow one.

Also, it might be a good idea to start a training log in the subforum here- you'll get top notch advice in that.

gsi300024v

For squash they say it's best to stick to around 5kms, no point us running longer, and I sure like the sound of it, so it would more I'd like to run 5kms faster and faster than add in more. I play squash 3 times a week maybe 5 hours a week. So it is my main focus.
I ran 6kms in 30mins Sunday. Not sure if that is good or bad for a newbie. I did stop and walk and text message a few times.

Clearlier

gsi300024v wrote: »

Any tips on doing these? OR running in general?
Just wondering any advice for a new runner? I've ran times, I run 30mins at a time, which i think i cover about 5kms, I've proper running runners and play lots of squash.
Just wonder any tips?
Like how long should i go without food before running?
Should i do a little warm up?
Should I drink plenty of water?
Any stretches a total must before I collapse on the floor when I get home?
Was going to use the parkruns as motivation to go running. Have 2 friends who just started running too.
I'd like to get more fit for squash season that starts in October, I'd also like to give running a decent chance, tried before when not so fit and hated it and how hard it is, so if i at least do 3 times a week for 6 weeks i'll have given it a good chance.

A few tips which others might like to add to:

• Start every run slowly
• It takes about 15 minutes before you feel ok on a run - just ignore how hard it feels up to that point.
• Set a goal - ideally a race at least 6 weeks away.
• Do a little bit less than what you could do i.e. don't kill yourself on every run
• Most of your running should be slow and easy
• Maintain good posture at all times
• Fewer miles consistently is better than more miles intermittently
• Runners are made over months and years not days and weeks
• Follow a plan and stick to that plan
• Run for time initially
• Increase the amount of time that you run for by a few minutes every 2nd week
• Take an easy week every so often.

Clearlier

gsi300024v wrote: »

For squash they say it's best to stick to around 5kms, no point us running longer, and I sure like the sound of it, so it would more I'd like to run 5kms faster and faster than add in more. I play squash 3 times a week maybe 5 hours a week. So it is my main focus.
I ran 6kms in 30mins Sunday. Not sure if that is good or bad for a newbie. I did stop and walk and text message a few times.

I'll leave my other post there but it's aimed towards someone who wants to develop their ability to run a 5k quickly whereas you want to develop your fitness for squash which is altogether a different proposition. If you like 5k is your 'long run' designed to develop a bit of stamina and endurance for squash. There's a place for it obviously but I can't imagine that it's going to form a huge part of the ideal training plan for a squash player.

gsi300024v

My coach said to do 3 days a week 30 mins a time for 6 weeks, then switch to more intense training.
So i've been trying to give running a go for years, by trying i mean talking about it with a friend who runs a bit, so thought feck it give it a go see if after putting in 6 weeks you still don't like it.

DubOnHoliday

Sign up for a 5k race, it will give you a focus for the training. Else the parkruns are ideal too.

gsi300024v

I'm doing a parkrun Saturday with two friends who are new to running or newly back to it.

libelula

Great. You're on the right road so. Good man