Please, I need tips and advice for running???? READ ME?

I am about to go running right now. This is my firts day getting into the running habit. I have always wanted to run. Running is my dream to get into. So, does anyone have any tips or advice for running? My goal is to run 4 miles every day without stopping. Any ways to work up to that? Any special programs, forms of running, websites, tips, and anyone want to just chat daily about progress I make, and if your a runner too, we could talk about your progress as well. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO ANSWERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Please, I need tips and advice for running???? READ ME?
Hey!


Running is a great sport to get in to. too bad we don't have a running category on YA. However, if you have questions this is the place to find them.





4 miles is a great goal and is easy to achieve. I have a running schedule given to me by my cross country coach. Are you involved on a cross country or track team because that is a great place to find help, get encouragement, and have people to run with you. I'm up to 4 miles a day now and once you get used to it, it's no problem.





Stretching is most likely the best way to prepare for a run. Make sure you hold each stretch for 30 sec. Make sure you stretch your calves and thighs the best. That prevents injuries.





I don't know if you have had an active background but I'll give you the first weeks of my running schedule.





Week 1:


1/1/1/1/1/2 You can take off Sundays.





Week2


1/2/1/2/1/2





Week 3:


1/2/2/2/1/2





Week 4:


2/2/1/2/2/3





Those are the first couple of week that I would advise.Of course you can adjust these to your liking.





Make sure you drink plenty of water and eat right.


I would love to say in touch and see your progress. Have a great time running and I hope I helped!Please, I need tips and advice for running???? READ ME?
OK HERE IS WHAT I DID WHEN I WAS TRAINING I STARTED WALKING FOR 3 DAYS THEN JOGGING FOR ONE WEEK THEN AFTER THAT I RAN AND KEPT ON TILL I WAS RUNNING FAST AND NOW I AM ON THE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. AND ALL THIS TOOK A MONTH SO YOU CAN NOT JUST START IN ONE DAY.
dont get hit by a car 4 miles might be to long
hey shiloh, ive been running for about 4 months now so im pretty new at it too, but my mom has been playing soccer her whole life and has givin me some great tips about running. Before you do go running, you need to stretch. When your stretching, though, only stretch far enough to where you can feel it pull and not any further. You need to stretch after you run too, it helps with the soreness and it lengthens the muscles in your legs so you look slimmer. Also, i read somewhere, that when you're running dont think about the next step, think about lifting your knees. That helps me when i dont feel like running any further. My mom also told me that to get your heart rate up faster(which burns more fat), to start off walking, then jog, then sprint, and then walk it off. keep doing that and you will get better at running longer distances. Also, after you run, you can drink a protein shake(within an hour of running) and it will fuel your muscles for the rest of the day. Make sure that your getting good running shoes, they are very important. A place i go to is Runtex, they are the experts, they watch how you walk and run and tell you what kind of shoes you need and then bring some out for you to try on. if you have one somewhere near where you live it would be a good idea to check them out. their shoes can run about $100, but its the most important about running. you dont want to mess up your feet. www.runtex.com. Remember that there is no such thing as instant gratification when it comes to getting fit, these things take time, but it is worth it. Anyways, i hope that helped, it has helped me a lot. good luck.
It's a good idea to start with a run-walk routine for the first few weeks. That means maybe the first time, you go out and run half a mile (or 5-6 minutes, whichever's easier to count), then walk half that to recover. Of course if it's too hard or too easy, you can adjust accordingly. Gradually increase your total distance on that, then start working on making your run intervals longer (such as running 1 mile, walk 1/4-1/2) and after a few weeks (well, maybe a couple months) you'll probably find that you can usually run 3-4 miles without stopping. And that will get easier if you stick with it. Once 4 miles gets easy, you might want to add one long run each week of 6-8 miles.


Many people also benefit from having one rest day each week.





www.runnersworld.com has great tips and training programs for beginning runners and also has runners' forums (including one for beginners) where you can get lots of good advice and support and connect with other runners.
Check out the link below C if they have any pointers.
Yes you need to work up to the 4 miles. Dont burn yourself out by trying to hard at the begining. I would say go for a nice 1 mile jog to start with. Slwoly working your way to 4 miles. Try adding the extra mile every month. 1 mile this month 2 miles next, 3 after that... etc. When you are running, don't think about the running, think about a song... work rpoblems you are having. Keep your breathing slow/controlled in and out. Make sure you have the proper running shoes, and dont drink a lot of water before. During the day make sure you do drink enough water, as it will help you with the running. Make sure you run in a safe place as well.
Wow, deja vu...didn't I just answer this?
The best book on beginnign running you can read is No Need for Speed by John Bingham. it will cover everything you need to know.





You can make it 4 miles but you will have to walk some at first. We all walk sometimes. Even the most experienced runners, so please do not think that walking is failing...
4 miles every other day is a very reachable goal. start slowly, listen to your body, and dont try to get to 4 miles right away.





first, get good running shoes. if you have a store that specializes in running, go there. the mall stores are no help and dont train the people that work there very well. a good running store has people that can look at your shoe wear and your stride, and recommend a shoe that works best for you so you dont hurt yourself.


or try http://www.roadrunnersports.com They have a site where you enter your weight, running style, miles you run, etc and it recommends shoes for you.





look around your area to see if there are running clubs or fitness clubs with people you can meet. running clubs have groups of people in all different levels, who get together and train for races or just for fun.





have you thought about running in a race? you can probably find a 5K (about 3 mile) race near you in the next few months. sign up for it. its a big motivation to practice if you have a goal, and you will meet other runners. it doesnt matter how fast you go, no one will make fun of you, its all about having fun and getting to that finish line.
i'm gonna be a junior in high school and i run. i remember freshman year when 4 miles seemed like a long way. just work your way up to it. go up half a mile every week. and make sure u dont run everyday. take at least one day off. your muscles need the rest.