DFW running club mark 2!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Simplycynical

Hello sarah, you got in there while I was busy typing my post. Welcome!!

I'm a newbie by comparison to some on here so I won't offer any advice, there are plenty of more experienced runners better able to do that.

I know that it can be daunting posting on here at first but please stick with it - it does get easier honest. :j:j

Ha, ha I must learn to type faster as I see that Becky beat me to it

SarahNeedle1872

Thanks both of you! It is quite scary posting the first time because you all seem to be able to run so far! I will try not to ask too many stupid questions
Now walking I can handle! I will start as you've suggested.... there are a few of us at work that are thinking of doing the FLM in 2011, when one of the girls is 30, so I'm starting training early!
I will need to figure out a couple of routes near where I live that are 4/6 miles long... How do you measure how far you've gone? I've seen mention of a Nike thing that links to your iPod, is that what its for?
*spot the person trying to find an excuse to buy a new iPod!*

Sx

Simplycynical

I use the Nike sensor sarah; I bought it because I already had the trainers and the ipod so it was the most cost effective option. It tells me the distance I have run, my pace and calories burnt - I've had no problems with it and it does the job. I'm now looking to change to a watch with a heart rate monitor - I've entered some races (for the experience) and some of them prefer you not to wear an ipod.

Alternatively you can map out runs on Mapmyrun.com; it's a good site and ideal for planning runs to the length you want them. It can also tell you the elevations of the routes so that you can avoid the hills (can you tell that hills are not my favourite??)

As for stupid questions - ask away!!! I've asked loads :rotfl::rotfl:

Ukevas

Welcome Sarah welcome to the gang. good luck in your running plans

SarahNeedle1872

Simplycynical wrote: »

I use the Nike sensor sarah; I bought it because I already had the trainers and the ipod so it was the most cost effective option. It tells me the distance I have run, my pace and calories burnt - I've had no problems with it and it does the job. I'm now looking to change to a watch with a heart rate monitor - I've entered some races (for the experience) and some of them prefer you not to wear an ipod.

Alternatively you can map out runs on Mapmyrun.com; it's a good site and ideal for planning runs to the length you want them. It can also tell you the elevations of the routes so that you can avoid the hills (can you tell that hills are not my favourite??)

As for stupid questions - ask away!!! I've asked loads :rotfl::rotfl:

Thanks, I'll definatley look at mapmyrun.... do you have to have certain trainers then? You can't just attach the thing to any trainers?

Ukevas wrote:

Welcome Sarah welcome to the gang. good luck in your running plans

Hiya Uk, thanks for the welcome!

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Simplycynical

SarahNeedle1872 wrote: »

Thanks, I'll definatley look at mapmyrun.... do you have to have certain trainers then? You can't just attach the thing to any trainers?

Hiya Uk, thanks for the welcome!

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Ideally you need Nike+ trainers sarah (the sensor sits in a cavity under the insole) but I've seen holders that attach to your laces for sale on ebay - I've not seen them for sale anywhere else but I've not really looked as I already had the trainers.

Diana_Prince

Another newbie here!!

Now I can't run at all!! Not even for a bus (if I liked buses!!).

I'm not overweight, 9st and 5ft 4in, used to go to they gym every other day but have slowed down after an injury so am about to start going again!!

I want to take up running and am entered in a 5k run for the last weekend in June!! All advice would be greatly appreciated!

Simplycynical

Diana_Prince wrote: »

Another newbie here!!

Now I can't run at all!! Not even for a bus (if I liked buses!!).

I'm not overweight, 9st and 5ft 4in, used to go to they gym every other day but have slowed down after an injury so am about to start going again!!

I want to take up running and am entered in a 5k run for the last weekend in June!! All advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Diana, welcome to the thread. :hello:

It's a bit quiet on here this afternoon as Sundays tend to be the day that the long runs take place; I expect it'll be busier later. I'm not experienced enough to be giving out advice but there are plenty of peeps around that are.

You've come to the right place to get started!!

SarahNeedle1872

Well just had a look at the Nike+ and it looks really good..... however, its not compatible with my iPod, and I can't afford to buy a new one. So I think I'll start off using mapmyrun, and maybe go for the Nike+ later (I would only wanna use it with an iPod I think )

becky_rtw

Evening All

Went out for long run but didnt get too far (about 9-10 miles) - got an infection so my temperature is a bit crazy and decided to leave it rather than push...felt good running wise though and ran for 1:42 or so...

Saw a bunny rollerblade parade down the mall and into Hyde Park that was quite funny

Off to get a KFC shortly and will reply to Diana later.

Sarah - mapmyrun is amazing!!! I've used that and £7 watch for my training