Sizzle and others who use Nike +

[TheSizzle36]

Originally Posted by bYuPride

I bought the Nike + Air Moto IV shoe... it's Cougar Blue, Silver and White.. I was actually going get some Nike + shocks, but the main color was red.. I couldn't have that! I bought the kit at Target as directed and the arm band from Wasatch Runner.. I was excited to go run this evening until I looked out my office window and saw blizzard like conditions! Oh well...

For someone who doesn't run much at all... What kind of advice would any of you give to me? I'm 5' 10" and 187 lbs now... I've dropped a few since riding my back over the last couple weeks and I've noticed my calves have been getting bigger! woo woo! I've heard people say definitely stretch before you run, but other than that? I know it's just running, but I don't want to hurt myself and go into depression because I can't ride or run...

As somebody who is 6'2" and now down to about 230 (Oh yeah!) after being 255+ in January, I can say start slow. Don't over do it. The first week or two, start off with runs of a mile to a mile and a half each time you run. I try to vary my runs between going at a steady pace the whole time and running as hard as I can, followed by jogging. But I want to not only improve my endurance, but also improve my speed.

For me, I wanted to work up to running 5K's, since that is a race I think I can do. So I found a route and worked my way up to running it, and now I just try and run the same route, but faster each time I run it. The first time I ran the 5k I ran it around 38 minutes (I am slow) but I've shaved almost 8 minutes off of my time and ran it around 30 minutes yesterday. I would like to get it down to around 24-25 minutes, so I'm almost halfway there.

Anyways, a bit of rambling, hopefully that helps. Whatever you do, just make sure you're having fun. Mixing in running with biking would be an awesome way to get back in shape. I hope to do it as well this summer.

[bYuPride]

Originally Posted by bluegoose

Did someone get a bigger than expected tax return this year? Dude, you have dropped some serious cash into exercise gear the last couple of months. i'm very jealous.

I'm also curious to hear how you like the Nike + shoes.

Do you like the band that you got? My wife got one online somewhere that she likes much better than the one nike was selling, mainly due to the visibility of the display.

Ha ha! We actually haven't gotten our return back yet, but yeah, it was bigger than expected... it's nice because I underestimated the pooping power of our baby and she drinks baby formula like it's going out of style...

The arm band is a good one I think.. It has the open face, and it's easy to adjust the volume... I hope the shoes will be good!

[bYuPride]

Originally Posted by TheSizzle36

As somebody who is 6'2" and now down to about 230 (Oh yeah!) after being 255+ in January, I can say start slow. Don't over do it. The first week or two, start off with runs of a mile to a mile and a half each time you run. I try to vary my runs between going at a steady pace the whole time and running as hard as I can, followed by jogging. But I want to not only improve my endurance, but also improve my speed.

For me, I wanted to work up to running 5K's, since that is a race I think I can do. So I found a route and worked my way up to running it, and now I just try and run the same route, but faster each time I run it. The first time I ran the 5k I ran it around 38 minutes (I am slow) but I've shaved almost 8 minutes off of my time and ran it around 30 minutes yesterday. I would like to get it down to around 24-25 minutes, so I'm almost halfway there.

Anyways, a bit of rambling, hopefully that helps. Whatever you do, just make sure you're having fun. Mixing in running with biking would be an awesome way to get back in shape. I hope to do it as well this summer.

I'll do the mile and half thing I think... That's probably good for now. How often do you run? I'm thinking about doing it about 3 times a week while riding 4 or 5 times a week. Mix that in with push ups and bicycle sit ups and I should start to feel good again... hopefully. Will running a mile and a half 3 times a week be sufficient?

[TheSizzle36]

Originally Posted by bYuPride

I'll do the mile and half thing I think... That's probably good for now. How often do you run? I'm thinking about doing it about 3 times a week while riding 4 or 5 times a week. Mix that in with push ups and bicycle sit ups and I should start to feel good again... hopefully. Will running a mile and a half 3 times a week be sufficient?

I try to go 4 times a week, but don't always make it. With working in the biking, I'm sure you'll be fine... you'll be ahead of me no doubt!

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by bYuPride

I'll do the mile and half thing I think... That's probably good for now. How often do you run? I'm thinking about doing it about 3 times a week while riding 4 or 5 times a week. Mix that in with push ups and bicycle sit ups and I should start to feel good again... hopefully. Will running a mile and a half 3 times a week be sufficient?

Starting off, it's fine.

[RC Vikings]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Let me know how you enjoy the Nike running shoes. Typically, most runners do not like NIkes but perhaps they will fit you.

I've never been a big fan of any Nike products. I think New Balance makes a much better shoe for running. For cycling I've had a lot better luck with Pearl Izumi then any Nike stuff I've ever gotten.

[bYuPride]

Originally Posted by RC Vikings

I've never been a big fan of any Nike products. I think New Balance makes a much better shoe for running. For cycling I've had a lot better luck with Pearl Izumi then any Nike stuff I've ever gotten.

I have a Nike cycling shoe... so far it's been okay... I don't have anything to compare it to though. My right foot hurt the first few rides, but I guess my foot has gotten tougher and my foot hasn't hurt again.. I'll let you know after I've gone on a few longer rides..

Hopefully my Nike running shoe won't suck too badly... I got them for almost half price from a client so I won't feel too bad if they end up not working out...

[bYuPride]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Starting off, it's fine.

I'm hoping to go up to 3 miles in a couple weeks... does that sound reasonable?

[bluegoose]

Originally Posted by bYuPride

I'm hoping to go up to 3 miles in a couple weeks... does that sound reasonable?

Typically someone that is starting out with running or has taken a long time off should go by the 10% rule. The mile and a half that Sizzle recommends is a good distance to start. After that, your longest run shouldn't exceed the previous weeks long run by 10%. As well, the total weekly distance shouldn't exceed the previous weeks distance by 10%.

It takes quite awhile to build up miles this way, but it will minimize your risk of overuse injuries.

[Archaea]

Originally Posted by bYuPride

I'm hoping to go up to 3 miles in a couple weeks... does that sound reasonable?

Follow Bluegoose's advice. I always go overboard. I ran five one week then ten two weeks later, then 19 in two weeks.

Don't do what I do.

His advice is sound.