I'm a very sporadic exerciser; I go through phases of the gym or jogging two or three times a week and then it peeters out. I'm trying to find a way to stop the peetering so I am planning to start running every day - that way it is as much of a part of my daily routine as showering. I can currently do about 3 miles in 30 minutes (I am, I realise, quite slow). Can people who do proper running tell me if my plan is ridiculous and answer some dumb questions?
This is my plan:
Get in a 3 mile run every morning before work (I'm going to have to get up before 6am but I've done it before).
Do a longer run on Saturday (scout out new routes).
Start to add about 10% each week assuming that my time improves.
Is this realistic?
Secondly, I have basic kit (trainers, sports bra, t-shirt, jogging bottoms). What would you count as essentials and what is nice to have? I thought, if I manage this for a month or so, I might treat myself.
Finally, is running every day bad for you? Will I injure myself doing that? And what sort of stretches should I be doing?
All advice gratefully received. I'd quite like to stick to this.
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ChampagneTastes · 25/08/2015 21:40
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