Speaking of getting back to running -

[zoidberg]

Between body pump, abs, and spin, I am sure that I could mentally and physically go out and just run 3 miles right now. But that is probably not the most sensible option.

So what is better, running constantly for a short distance and increasing distance gradually, or doing intervals for the full distance and gradually increasing the running intervals?

[venice2007]

After I took a running hiatus and wanted to get back (mine was years off running tho) I redid c25k. It helped a lot. So either that it run/walk intervals and slowly increasing time will be your best. Just go slow and steady!

[mrsukyankee]

I've done this almost every year since I hate running on a treadmill and running on ice in London in the winter sucks. I do interval training (c25k or my own version).

[zoidberg]

Aug 2, 2015 3:57:56 GMT -5 venice2007 said:

After I took a running hiatus and wanted to get back (mine was years off running tho) I redid c25k. It helped a lot. So either that it run/walk intervals and slowly increasing time will be your best. Just go slow and steady!

I have been off almost 2 years now.

[venice2007]

Aug 2, 2015 10:42:55 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

Aug 2, 2015 3:57:56 GMT -5 venice2007 said:

After I took a running hiatus and wanted to get back (mine was years off running tho) I redid c25k. It helped a lot. So either that it run/walk intervals and slowly increasing time will be your best. Just go slow and steady!

I have been off almost 2 years now.

Starting easy with c25k might be good. Better to take it slower than push too much and adjust the weeks as you need!

Good luck!

[zoidberg]

Did you start right from week one? Or skip ahead a little?

[joenali]

What about starting with some pool running?

[venice2007]

Aug 2, 2015 11:08:25 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

Did you start right from week one? Or skip ahead a little?

Id try week one or two, see how you feel then adjust.after my injury my pt had me do 1-2 miles 3 times a week the first week, 2 the next then could add up to 3-4 miles total after that adding another mile/half mike each week after that until I felt like I was getting a good run in depending on my training needs. I liked staring slow the first 2 weeks to get my running legs back then after that adding in more miles was easier

[zoidberg]

Aug 2, 2015 11:14:30 GMT -5 joenali said:

What about starting with some pool running?

I would have to find and join a pool. Currently have no access.