Comments on: 9 Beginner Running Tips from Someone Who Also Hates Running

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:24:14 +0000

In reply to Mariana. Thank you! Music can certainly help you get your mind off the running. :D

By: Mariana

Mariana — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:42:44 +0000

People, run listening to music!!!! It helps me so much, I’m not thinking about the run when I do it, and the sound kind of pushes me further, and makes me not wanting to give up the run. I started running a few months ago, but had a two months break, so now it feels like I’m starting from the beginning, but with music it’s just so much easier. I loved this post 🙂

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 19:12:51 +0000

I just started running in January! My husband has been a distance runner since high school and has dared to encourage me to run a few times. Then my book club created a team for a 5k and I decided it was time to hop to it.

I really enjoyed my couch-to-5k plan. The intervals of running/walking were very achievable to me, when the thought of running at all still sounded like The Worst. Thankfully winter in Alabama was pretty amenable to outdoor running, because my two attempts at the treadmill were Actually The Worst. I ran all of my almost-5k (it was 2.92 miles) in under 30 minutes, and now I’m hooked! The simplicity of it is great: just go. Though the motivation to stick to a schedule is completely gone now that I’m off the plan. Perhaps it’s time to sign up for another one!

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 02:53:31 +0000

In reply to bekah. Great advice and motivation!! Totally agree! I've heard great things about the Couch to 5k program from others too. You guys can do it!

By: bekah

bekah — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:41:26 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I am on my last week of couch to 10 K and still hate running.
Any beginner runners who are really trying to get started- I definitely suggest couch to 5k program. It starts off with running very small amounts (though the first day I definitely felt like I couldn’t make it, and I was only running in 1 minute increments!) and builds you up. My runs are now an hour long and I’m running 4-5 miles at a time. Still slow, but SO much better than that first day!
To any of you who need motivation- just remember that you definitely CAN do it! Even if you move slower than turtles in peanut butter, you’re moving faster than if you were still on your couch!

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:11:23 +0000

In reply to Sarah. If I wasn't already having a pretty great day, your comment would have made it one! Thank you! And good luck with your upcoming 5k! You can do it! I definitely think a running partner and a race (goal) is a great motivator. And I love that your students are cheering you on.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 03:05:09 +0000

One thing I have done to motivate myself to run is promised to someone I would run a 5k with them come spring! I am a teacher, and our school is doing a 5k and mile run, so I promised my students who are competing that I would do it with them. Something to look forward to and they literally ask me every day if I am practicing for the race!

GREAT MOTIVATION! 🙂

Thanks for the post! Glad to see others face the same challenges as I do!

By: Lindsay @ The Local Taste

Lindsay @ The Local Taste — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 03:08:48 +0000

Love this post! I love hearing about your journey in becoming a runner. I ran for about 4 months straight and even ran a 5K, but after the 5K i was so unmotivated to keep going. I definitely think making continuous goals is the way to go! Thanks again for the motivational tips. 🙂

By: Humberto

Humberto — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 03:18:16 +0000

I’ve been a sort-of-sporty guy, but I was definitely not into running. Like about 7 years ago I decided to run my first 10k, the next year I forced to run 2 or 3 10k, the following year, I was getting into all the 10k that were in town. It has been a process but today I can tell you that the best exercise and the one I enjoy the most is running. I am running an average of 100 miles per month and nowadays I just hate the days I don’t run.

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:45:08 +0000

In reply to Jenny. You are welcome Jenny! I am definitely not a fitness professional! Good luck starting!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 00:13:04 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I’ve never run but I want to start and it’s nice to get frank, honest advice from a normal person, not a fitness professional.

By: Brit

Brit — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 23:16:22 +0000

Found this post via Pinterest and I love it. I started my jogging journey in August and so far so good. Is hard and sometimes I want to give up but when I find posts like this it motivates me . Thank you!

By: Shana

Shana — Sat, 31 May 2014 13:26:14 +0000

Great tips! Starting slow is so important! I started running 6 months ago (Jan. 1). I never ran in school, and I’m 39 with 3 kids. I train primarily on our treadmill, and couldn’t get faster than a 13:30 pace during the first 4 months. (I had to do a light jog at 4 mph starting out.) My first 5k was in April (with my hubby, who has a marathon and several halfs under his belt), and he slowed down to run with me. I shaved my pace to 12:27. I was shocked! After I got my Brooks Ghosts at the running store, I can feel a difference. I am not yet to a 10-minute pace, but I will get there eventually. My pace at a 5k two weeks ago was 10:43. I’m no elite, and don’t plan to be. I get so frustrated when I hear people (elite runners, I assume) say things like “My grandma can run at 5 mph,” because that discourages beginners from continuing to try and improve. Your only competition is yourself, even if you place last. Finishers still beat those who stayed on the couch. 🙂

By: Sherrie

Sherrie — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 03:01:22 +0000

I too have “runner’s legs”. I have no clue how people decide on this. I have tried running a few times over the past few years. This year I have finally made it up to running for 10 minutes straight, followed by a 5 minute walk, then another 10 minute run. The walk will be getting shorter in a couple of days and the runs longer. I discovered withy last run that although I am running with others, I must have music on really loudly (I’m running on a trail that goes parallel to the road, but separated.) and it has to be music that I can just get completely lost in. Like I’m singing along breathing heavily. It’s probably a sad sight, but it helped. Before I knew it my running partner said it was time to walk and I said wow that felt so good!

Slow, but steady! My goal is a 5k by the end of April. We are up to 2 miles in 30 minutes. Almost there!

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 00:03:03 +0000

In reply to Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats. You are welcome Krista! I want to do a sprint triathlon this summer. I'm super nervous about it, but I hope I can do it! Good luck to you too!