Looking to begin running....need advice please

mlp924 Posted: Jan 04, 2004 08:28 PM

Looking to begin running....need advice please

I know I need a good sports bra and some running shoes so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Anyone that has any suggestions on a good plan to follow would be wonderful too.

Thanks

Sage10.03 Posted: Jan 05, 2004 09:56 AM

Re: Looking to begin running....need advice please

Asics, for me, are the best running sneakers I have ever used...
I have a bad knee and these actually help!!!
They are the best!!!!

jenny2penny Posted: Jan 05, 2004 07:12 PM

Re: Looking to begin running....need advice please

I find it really depends on your foot.
I have had great luck with my asics, new balance and reeboks.

For sports bras, I find the tighter the better. I am kinda big on top and if I am bouncing I an not comfortable running

ikasse02 Posted: Jan 06, 2004 09:27 AM

Re: Looking to begin running....need advice please

My advice to you is to start running and walking (2-5 minutes at a time) and slowly build up to just running. If you just start running a bunch of miles all of a sudden, you will get injured.

Also, for motivation, sign up for races in Long Island or NYC. There are races every weekend in NYC. Don't worry either, people aren't competetive...it's a lot of fun! And it gives you a goal...so you won't slack off with running regularly.

:)
Iris

mlp924 Posted: Jan 08, 2004 10:00 PM

Re: Looking to begin running....need advice please

Thanks girls! I bought a pair of Asics and some sports bras. I also bought a book on running for beginners which outlines the walk run theory. I can't wait for it to arrive!

Thanks again!

PS....That does sound like a good idea for short marathons as a fitness goal!

yabbobay Posted: Jan 08, 2004 11:11 PM

Re: Looking to begin running....need advice please

races are TONS of fun...and you really feel great about yourself afterwards...and you get TONS of free stuff...

heres a link to LI Road Runners Club Calendar

DO a 5K (3 miles) first...and see how you feel...if you think you would be up to it there are 2 10Ks that are my favorites...and I used to do every year when I lived on LI...

in June Shelter Island 10K
http://www.shelterisland-10k.com/

and

in September the Cow Harbor 10K
http://www.cowharborrace.com/

both are SO scenic and the townspeople come out and cheer you on and water you down to cool you off...

GOOD LUCK!!!

wino2 Posted: Jan 10, 2004 08:10 AM

Re: Looking to begin running....need advice please

Ok I am a big fan of Nike Sports bras b/c they have ALOT of support I am a 34c and I don't move in them..... Sports Authority carries them they are not cheap but I have had mine for 3 years.... Sneakers is a personal thing but New Balance are wonderful. Runner Shop in Farmingdale let's you try them on and run outside to see how they fit. Also in Huntington there is a new balance outlet next to a running store... This is not the weather -14 to start but a treadmill would be good there are a lot of websites... Run walk run at first till you get proficent... It would be cool to all run a race together..