I'm going to put together a Step-by-Step (pun intended) Learning to Run series. While I hope it's some use to someone out there, it will also be a kind of retrospective on how I got to the point of being an actual runner.
The caveat here is that I am not an expert. Nor am I a personal trainer. In fact, I'm just a computer geek who got out of his chair and started running. There's no magic wand, no trickery, no miracles. And I don't guarantee (or even expect) this is will create the formula for success for anyone else. I'm not selling anything. I'm not building a client list. I just wanted to share.
So, anyway, here it is:
If you're a total couch potato (as I was) start with Step 1 (coming soon), otherwise you can go to Step 2. I have no idea whether the pacing for any of this is "right" but I went from Step 1 to finishing a marathon in just over a year. I began with some walking at the end of August 2010 and completed a marathon in early September 2011.
If you do other sports but want to add running to your activities, you'll be able to pass directly to Step 3. You'll get a lot of benefit from any aerobic fitness you already have but you'll have to teach your body to deal with a different kind of exercise.
And remember: Any errors, mistakes or misjudgements are mine. Any achievements will be yours and yours alone. Progress into running doesn't just happen; you make it happen and no one else gets a look in. You should be proud of what you get done.
Comments, suggestions, corrections and improvements will be most welcome.
If I can help just one person along the way, that would be very pleasing. If it's you, please tell me about it.
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