Hello.
I am signed up to run the Manchester 10 k on 26 May. I have never run any kind of race in my life before, and am REALLY „not sporty“ though I am used to hiking/cycling.
I have not, to put it mildly, trained as much as I should. By now I can jog for 2.5 – 3 km in half an hour, and have mostly „trained“ on the treadmill rather than outdoors (I strained a muscle running outdoors and feel like it’s my muscles and joints that are most struggling with the running rather than anything „cardio“ related as such. So my actual question: is it still possible to get myself into a condition where I can get round the route without walking it and without injuring myself (too badly) in the remaining time?
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posted by runincircles
on Apr 25, 2013 -
15 answers
OK, maybe the verb 'determine' is ambitious but having a close enough estimate is also good. There is a catch, I am not running on a treadmill and I do not have any gadget on my wrist or body. Is it still possible to have a nice guess of the pulse rate because, say, I want to be in the cardio zone and not in the fat burning zone. I think it is a function of age, fitness, speed and running duration but could not find an online chart for this kind of relation. And yes, I know the speed I run at.
posted by raphael19
on Jan 15, 2013 -
15 answers
What headphones should I buy for running and the gym? Wish list: Sounds better, and doesn't fall out as easily as the Apple earbuds; lets more ambient sound through than those in-ear headphones with silicone tips; includes an inline microphone and controls that actually work with an Android phone.
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posted by schmod
on Jul 16, 2012 -
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I'm a beginner trying to get serious about running, but evil side stitches are thwarting my progress. What is causing them and how can I prevent them or relieve them once they start?
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posted by keep it under cover
on Feb 14, 2012 -
30 answers
My dog is very active. I like to jog long distances. When we run on the lead he pulls and gets distracted by wildlife. Is there a better lead solution? Personal electric fence? How can I get him to run by my side? Must he be condemned to a mostly sedentary lifestyle? He is a Pointer.
posted by zaebiz
on Dec 8, 2011 -
15 answers
Please give me your tips on combining running with exercise induced asthma.
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posted by bq
on Oct 19, 2011 -
15 answers
Pittsburghers who are runners/joggers, I need your help planning a route for an out of town visitor.
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posted by librarianamy
on Sep 13, 2011 -
7 answers
I am trying to get back into a regular exercise habit, but I seem to always have things that I have to do right after work. How do I, as a habitual snooze-button-hitter, become a morning exercise person?
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posted by zoetrope
on Feb 21, 2011 -
43 answers
My friend and I are in the middle of C25K and want to go all the way to a half-marathon. She would like to get to a full marathon. We are getting conflicting advice on how to do this. Do you have any ideas?
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posted by Foam Pants
on Dec 27, 2010 -
15 answers
Please recommend music I can listen to while I run! The more intense, the better. Video game music often works, but I'm open to anything that makes me feel like I never want to stop. Examples of what I love best inside.
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posted by shirobara
on Sep 21, 2010 -
23 answers
Recently, I began running regularly for the first time in many, many years. But it seems like I only have two modes: running and walking with no levels in between. How can I train to keep a more consistent pace so that I can achieve a quicker mile and get a better workout?
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posted by cgomez
on Apr 12, 2010 -
14 answers
I'm looking for a running watch with a programmable countdown timer that would be suitable for doing the couch to 5k routines. Anybody have some recommendations.
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posted by srboisvert
on Sep 2, 2009 -
10 answers
Running Filter: I'm a clomper with flat feet. Arch/stability support + a flexible arch: Are these contradictory features?
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posted by SpecialK
on Jun 7, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm in the beginning stages of the Couch to 5K and wonder if my aches and pains are normal new exercise sorts of things or if I'm hurting myself in a bad way.
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posted by otherwordlyglow
on May 6, 2009 -
30 answers
What do I need to know/buy/wear to run longer and longer distances?
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posted by yeti
on Mar 23, 2009 -
17 answers
I will be jogging in my first 5K race in a week and a half. What can I do in the upcoming days to ensure I don't crash and burn?
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posted by Lucinda
on May 14, 2008 -
28 answers
I have resumed jogging. However, already after 5 minutes of running, I will have unbearable pain in my lower legs. I might be experiencing "shin splints", and I wonder what are some good ways to prevent/lessen/delay these.
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posted by randomDirtPattern
on Apr 30, 2008 -
22 answers
Looking for particularly good prices online for running shoes, if such exist. Also, general advice on the subject, maybe.
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posted by 2or3whiskeysodas
on Apr 30, 2008 -
12 answers
What gear should I wear to run in the winter? I've always moved indoors and run on the treadmill or just quit for the season and got fat but I want to try to keep running outside this winter.
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posted by octothorpe
on Nov 9, 2007 -
14 answers
What is the best training plan to improve my performance in a 300 meter and 1.5 mile run in 6 weeks?
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posted by metawabbit
on Nov 6, 2007 -
7 answers
I just had a doctor tell me I'm too heavy to run the Couch to 5k program. Is this really true?
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posted by aebaxter
on Sep 18, 2007 -
62 answers
Recommend me some music to run to. My current favorite album to run to is Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveSongs: it's pretty good musically, a little cocky in the lyrics, and is paced perfectly, leading me to run between 8:15 and 8:45 miles. I'd appreciate any suggestions to provide variety, saving me from the embarrassment of having JT as my top artist on last.fm.
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posted by charmston
on Jun 24, 2007 -
22 answers
I'm finishing up the Couch-to-5K Plan. What's the best way to keep building my speed and endurance on a treadmill?
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posted by nickmark
on Nov 30, 2006 -
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