Shoelover
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Reged: 28/02/2008
Posts: 216
Loc: Essex
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Does anyone run regularly as a way to keep fit. A friend of mine lost loads of weight (from size 16 to size 12) doing slimming world, but on closer questioning, turns out she has been running 3-4 times a week for about half an hour. I thought I might give it a try.
Question is, is it better to run in the gym, or outside? & any recommendations on starting out/ making it easier/ energy levels etc etc?
Puff. 
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sarg
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Reged: 01/10/2007
Posts: 16
Loc: dunchurch, rugby
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shoelover,
I started running about five years ago to do a Race for Life (I'm in my mid forties) and loved it so much I carried on. I've now done countless half marathons (no marathon yet!!).
I find it does keep the weight down but you have to be careful not to overcompensate by eating too much. Ideally do weights to tone as well.
I think that running outside is best. Fresh air, something to look at. I find a treadmill boring and last about five minutes.
Race for Life (Cancer Research races) is good (3 miles and women only) although they are over the summer so you might not be ready. Have a target to aim for. Most races these days have a large element of fun runners. The atmosphere is always good as well. Start slowly, run/walk for a bit and build up to longer jogs. Aim to run steadily for about 20 to 30 mins
There are some good websites that give you training schedules (hal higdon is one).
BUY SOME DECENT RUNNING shoes. Go to a good sports shop like Sweatshop and they will advise you. Get a copy of Runners World. It caters for complete beginners too.
Enjoy - I am not a natural runner (like the tortoise not the hare). But I always get there and I'm addicted!!
Good luck
Sarg
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bluebella
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Reged: 29/05/2008
Posts: 233
Loc: Essex
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Hi Shoelover,
I used to run quite a lot a few years ago and while it really toned me up, to drop that many sizes, your friend must have cut down on a lot of food.
I used to run in my lunchbreak in Hainault Forest, and really enjoyed it. The gym I was a member of had a running club on a Friday in the forest, and I went with them one day and it made me realise how bad I was - picture the little fat kid being left behind at the back, ha ha!!!!!
I dedicded to carry on alone and at my own pace and it was great - except for avoiding the Canadian geese and their poo!
Then unfortunately my knees started playing me up, so I had to stop.
I now run/fast walk on the treadmill at the gym but it's much more boring and a lot easier, as it's all an even surface and the belt helps you along.
But it's better than nothing at all and not so bad if they have a tv or something to distract you a bit.
What gym would you go to if you did, and where would you go running, as I know you live in Essex, quite near me.
Bluebella
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lizalou
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Reged: 01/02/2008
Posts: 215
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I also did 'race for life'- 5km in just over 30 mins. 3 years ago. Although I cant remember losing any weight, I can remember being less unhappy with my figure.
I have done no running since, until this week. Now I have made a weight and measurement record, and plan to jog for 30 mins, 4 times a week.( now it's down in black and white!!)
I run through the local fields, mostly on rough ground, because I enjoy the countryside.(I have got good trainers and sports bra)
I will try to keep it up and report back in 4 weeks!!
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