Run With Me! A (Very) Beginner’s Guide To Running
Remember when you had do sprints in gym class and were supposed to make it to the finish line in under 30 seconds? And if you didn’t, you had to start all over? And remember that annoying girl who never made it in 30 seconds and forced you to run them again? Well, that girl was me. And I’m sorry about that.
Running is something I’ve never felt confident about but have always wanted to be great at. And I’ve tried over the years. Kinda. I’d jump on the treadmill from time to time and stop after a minute because I was exhausted and really self-conscious about my technique. But when I found out about this new thyroid thing I have, I felt more determined than ever to work harder on my health. So…I decided to learn how to run. But I wasn’t exactly sure where to start.
And then two weeks ago, I saw a Runner’s World magazine at the airport and, without hesitating, I bought it. The cover had a callout for a guide for beginner runners. And that was enough to reel me in. The day after I bought the magazine, I saw a friend on the street and told her what I was doing. She was on her way to buy running shoes, because she wanted to learn to run too! So now we’re doing the plan together. It’s made it so much easier having a buddy – especially a buddy that’s a beginner like me. We don’t live close to one another, so we check-in via email or quick texts.
Wanna run with us?! Don’t be scared. This guide starts with a lot of walking. And I needed the walking part to get started. It’s also designed for people who are already working out at least 3-5 times a week. If you aren’t there yet, no problem! Start walking a bit more and then start the guide. Share it with a friend so you can do it together.
Download the running guide to get started!
**If you’re already a runner and don’t need the guide, share this post with a friend. And pretty soon, maybe you’ll be running together. And if you decide to join me, please make sure to post a comment or shoot me an email to let me know. I’m so excited to start our virtual OPP Running Club!
11 Comments
NoodleHeiress
April 15, 2014I’m going to try to start this with you! I’m already doing Crossfit (which I love) but they’re starting to incorporate more running so I’d love to be able to tun a mile.
Have you been doing this outside or on a treadmill?
Jessica
April 15, 2014Outside! It’s gonna be crazy in the snow today…but doing it! So excited you’re joining me!! Thanks. Keep me posted on your progress. #opprunclub
dean
April 15, 2014YES! I am totally in on this. I am a master elyptical-er (like I can do a high-energy hour no prob), but I can’t run for more than one block. whyyyyy?
I’m eager to get your tips and maybe we can meet up for a run/walk sometime!
Jessica
April 15, 2014ME too! I can bike all day long – but my stems don’t like to run. I want all the running gang to run together once we get the hang of it. Thanks for doing this too!
Newell
April 15, 2014Thank you for this. I am going to start next week! Yipee! Let me know if you decide to do a group run at any point.
Jessica
April 15, 2014I am gonna try to put a group run together to celebrate towards the end of the eight weeks! Thanks for joining this!
Megan Rivera
April 16, 2014This is awesome, Jessica! I love running and am always up for a good run. Let me know and I’ll join. Went for a run today. It’s like therapy, but free and will keep you in killer shape!
Jessica
April 16, 2014Thanks Megan! I love the “free” part too. Although I am thinking I will be spending a shit ton of money of the cool clothes to run in…
A Rams
April 21, 2014I’m starting too!
mack nielson
June 11, 2014jessica, i just caught up on all of your blog posts that i have missed over the last few weeks! it’s so neat to follow your journey. i’ve been slowly but surely getting back into healthy habits, which includes running. so, consider this my declaration for “joining”! :o) hope it’s going well so far!
Jessica
June 11, 2014Hell yes!!! Join the club. Hope to see you running around the hood.