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Treadmill Running
If the dark nights and the weather are causing you real problems why not take a look at treadmill running. In this series of articles we’ll be looking at the advantages and disadvantages as well as some training tips to help you along.
I am a Beginner – Please Help Me!
Firstly what is the difference between running and jogging? Some training programs have running and jogging listed – is it just pace/speed at which you run? Secondly – what actually is a ‘race pace’? I mean how fast to you have to be going. At the moment I run so slowly, I have to fight like crazy to keep running for just 5 minutes continuously! Do I need to think about pace or just build up my continuous time?
5k Treadmill Workouts
Treadmills usually have preset 5k treadmill workouts and this is why I warmly recommend them to any runner. The 5k preset workouts control the incline of the treadmill automatically and the distance goal is set from the beginning
A Total Beginners Guide To First Steps – Part 2
How often should you run?
This will depend upon a variety of factors. How much available time do you have to run? What are your other commitments? How driven and motivated are you? What are your running and exercise goals? What is your exercise history and background? Have you been blessed with the right genetic make [...]
Some Simple Do’s and Dont’s
Do’s
Have a health check.
Ensure that you buy running shoes that are correct for you.
Find out if there is a group to run with in your area – if not assemble your own through the Running4Women network.
Beginners 10k Training Programme
If you wish to download this programme just double click on the image above. You will need Adobe Reader to be able to do this, most computers already have this installed, if you dont then you can download it by clicking on the image below – its Free!
Beginners Half Marathon Programme
If you wish to download this programme just double click on the image above. You will need Adobe Reader to be able to do this, most computers already have this installed, if you dont then you can download it by clicking on the image below – its Free!
