I want to start running but I am way out of shape. How do you get started?

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I swear by this site.It had me running 3 miles in 9 weeks. I had done some light at home aerobics videos before that, but had never run before.http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/...

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Start out by walking, it's good for you too. Every ten minutes or so throw in 2 minutes of jogging/running. Once you start to get in better shape, you will be able to run more often

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Baby steps. Start off small--jog a couple blocks, walk a couple blocks, and repeat for your designated distance or amount of time. Increase the ratio of jogging to walking as you feel stronger and abler.You would be best doing it at a cooler time of day (morning or evening), especially at the beginning, as high temperatures exhaust more easily.Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and stretch before and afterwards!

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Hey, i use to compete so I know how hard it can be just getting started. you can just start with a very brisk walk , wearing a sauna suit and maybe some lite weights and then work yourself up to a lite jog ...start off with a walk around the corner or down the street or you could even go to a park and start there , but the most important thing is to start..

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Start out at a walk, go into a faster walk, then a light jog, and then into full running mode. Build your body up. Take it slow, until you can ran. Another alternative is to run for so many seconds or minutes and then walk for so many minutes, and then run.and so on. Good luck.

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Start off with walking. There is no way your body will be able to excercise properly especially if you are not one to regularly excercise, so you need to start slow. You can't just start running if your body has no training in doing so.Go for a walk for about 15 minutes each day, do that for about a week. Once you get used to that, the next week add 5 minutes, and so on and so on. That way you'll give your body the strength it needs to get used to being excercised.You could even use a video, I use them and the best part is that you can do it in the comfort of your own home and you can do it at your own pace. Try looking around for a few of Leslie Sansone's videos, I use her Walk Two Miles in thirty minutes each day, it really helps!Remember, healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds a day. Doesn't seem like much, but in the long run it will make a huge difference, plus the weight will actually stay off the healthier you lose it. Combine excercise with healthy eating, and you're off to a great start!Good luck!

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thats a real good queston by da way. Anyway the best advice I can give is to build it up. See how far you can run at a pace that suits you then everyday or wenever add a bit more on but DO NOT push yourself to much because then you will just feel exhausted and want to give up. Another thing is to find a running partner so that you'll keep on trying and for the company!! Good luck i hoped i helped!!

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i'm way out of shape 2 but u can overcome that. the key to running is strong legs and plenty of stamina. before running, do plenty of jump roping to build up your endurance. then focus on your leg strength by running up and down stairs, calf raises, any gym machine pertaining 2 that area and using ankle weights. after a good week of this, hit the road to test your running, remember to keep your heels away from the ground, your heels will slow u down. start off easy by running one block twice, then increase the number of blocks 2 run without stopping and the numbers of times u do this. in no time, your body will adapt. By the way, if u want, run the blocks with ankle weights, that'll strengthen your legs.

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