Hey girls, I'm new to the forum not sure how it works! I do a lot of the workouts everyweek, plus a walk, always making sure to get 10,000 steps but I really want to start running and I'm wondering is there any hints/tips to starting 🙈🙈
Hey girls, I'm new to the forum not sure how it works! I do a lot of the workouts everyweek, plus a walk, always making sure to get 10,000 steps but I really want to start running and I'm wondering is there any hints/tips to starting 🙈🙈
Hiya @Shannon Mackey - welcome! There a sub categories so yeah something like this for Queen's chat would be perfect, but also there's no hard and fast rules so I wouldn't worry too much about it!
Amazing on the workouts and walks so far, smashing it! I like to run once or twice a week too, just for a bit of a change from the workouts- if you are starting out from scratch I would consider something like a couch to 5k app, as that would help coach you in terms of building up duration, and be good to have a formal guided program like that to advise you on progression, without pushing you too hard too fast, as if you go flat out from the start it might make you hate it if you have a bad experience!
Another consideration would be footwear- so just make sure you have decent enough runners that absorb some of the impact, otherwise you are a bit at risk at shin splints, sore joints etc.
If you have been doing the workouts a while now you will definitely have built up some strength in the legs and also built your fitness and you will find that helps with the running!
I don't know if you are Irish and know of Bressie but he has launched this program call Marathon Mind, where he has lined up all these experts to help 4 people to build up to running a marathon by November- now I'm not in any way suggesting this (unless it appeals!) but it's really a program for everyone in terms of the expert side of it as it includes info from strenght & conditioning, dietician, psychologist etc here, I think it's a really interesting social experiment as it's basically about facing something difficult to achieve (in this case a marathon, but applies to any challenge in life) and building strength of character, mindset and body to be able to face it! https://www.niallbreslin.com/the-plans
@Sharon Scully thank you so much 🙌🏼 I'll deffo have a look at the couch to 5k, I don't want to hate it I'd love to even just like it. Went today for a walk and run where I ran for a few mins stopped and walked etc but by no means can I run for longer than a few mins 😅 yes I'm Irish ☘️ and have heard of bressie, gonna go have a look at that now it sounds like a good idea to get the mindset right.
@Shannon Mackey I very much used to have a love/hate relationship with running, usually as I would get random aches in my calves or other leg parts, but I've found since doing the workouts that has eased as my strength improved, side bonus!
Sounds like you've made the perfect start- that's exactly how couch to 5k works in terms of walk/run/walk etc, and builds up in terms of times and distance, so worth looking into alright!
Oh also I do the Shania warm-up and the band warm-up too before going on runs!!!!
Always here if you need anything, feel free to reach out at any time!
@Sharon Scully oh I like the idea of the shania warm up and the bands sounds like such a great idea 🙈 thank you so much for your help, I'm so excited to start running now 🙌🏼
@Shannon Mackey ur very welcome Shannon!!! I'm not really a great runner but @Sharon Scully has pointed out some great tips there xxx
@Carmel Mulvany the perks of been a queen, there's always help close by 😌
@Shannon Mackey isn't it brilliant!!! Xx
@Shannon Mackey I'd definitely say start slow and build it up, maybe go with 2km 3 times a week and the next week bring it up to 2.5 etc, that's what I was doing before my runners fell apart so just waiting to get new ones 😂@Sharon Scully gave some great advice!
@Shannon Mackey if you follow Roz/ Rachel Purcell on insta, they both started a page called Together Apart We Run (also on insta), and a running coach helped them with 12 week plans on building up to your running goals, whether it's 5k or a full marathon! Similar to Couch to 5k I imagine but free! :)
Thanks so much everyone for all your advice, I'm so grateful for everyone's input it means a lot to me 🥰 gonna give it another go tonight before traceys workout 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I can make it through both
Woohoo I hope you are enjoying your journey on Queens Don't Quit.
@togetherapartwerun..if you follow this on instagram there are programmes laid out for 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon challenges over the course of 12 weeks. It's very good.
Hi Shannon,
I took up running during lockdown last year and always hated it but was also something I always wanted to achieve 😅 I didn't use any training programme but just went out and tried to run! I couldn't run 500m at the start but it does build up and there is such a sense of achievement with it! I now run 3 times a week, have completed 10ks and will do my first half marathon this year- fingers crossed!
The biggest thing I found difficult to figure out at the start was my pace. I found I was "sprinting" and then almost died after a short distance (which anyone would!) and then getting disheartened. Slow it right down at the start and find a pace that feels good and somewhat sustainable. If this is hard to measure, I also found running to a beat of a song helped maintain a certain speed. Depending on your goal, forget about speed and focus on distance (and this can be done at whatever speed you like!) It takes a bit of pressure off at the start. Celebrate every victory- even if you just add on 50meters, it all adds up!
Also, remember every run does not have to be better than your last run. This was something I also had to figure out. You're still getting out and moving which is great so don't get disheartened! And even if you walk during a run.. it's still a run and something to be celebrated !
Happy running !
Morning hun! It's lovely to see so many Running Queens 👸 too!
My twin sis got me into running and she started me on the couch 2 5K! It's a very popular app and I found it very good to start off.
I try and do 3 runs a week, just to keep my stamina although some weeks are better than others, just start off slow and find your pace 👌🏽🥰
Hey girls 💕 so I've done little runs since starting, the first day I went out I walked and ran but it wasn't a run and I was self conscious of myself, my boyfriend brought me out Thursday and we ran, I kept a good pace and we ran for around 15 mins, I was delighted! Never thought I'd have done it and not stopped. Then we went yesterday again, done the same route but I was feeling nervous incase I didn't do as well as the first day. I did and did better! 🙌🏼 It's slow but Im enjoying it and that's the main thing. My fitness levels have soared with QDQ 🎉👸🏼
