New to running. Advice.

[badgergirl66]

Is it a good hard workout sore? Or a bad sore? If it's the first, then I'd go ahead and run. You could always plan something shorter too. Good luck!

[thom]

Welcome!

I think alternating 3-5K and aiming to run 2-3 times per week is plenty if you are just starting back. Hopefully it is a "good" sore you are feeling. If you have any sharp or stabbing pains then I would wait to run (and get things checked out if the sharp pains don't go away.)

Building up slowly will be better for your body & hopefully keep things fun. If you have a goal distance or race then maybe look to slowly increase your mileage and long runs in 4-6 weeks once you've got a good base back. GL!

Also - make sure you've got good shoes.

[gt7301b]

I agree with thom. Don't do too much too soon, that is what leads people to dislike running or get injured.

[sweetiesparkles]

Welcome!

I just did c25k, graduating last month.

I follow Jeff Galloway's running method, incorporating walk breaks from the beginning so you don't feel like sh8t and you are able to do a long run and not want to die.

My 5k race was horrible because I didn't follow JG yet.  I was soooo sore and pretty much laid on the couch all day.

He recommends 3 days a week. 2 is too little to see gains.

Google his training if you are looking for a way to do it slow, steady, and prevent injuries.

I have been trying to run for 10 years and kept giving up cuz I would start out too fast/too much distance.

The goal is to end the run wanting to do more.

Have fun!