Walking Mixed with Jogging a Great Way to Start Running

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Hey Fit,
I really want to start running because I hear the benefits are great. I tried a while ago, but afterwards I felt nauseous and generally not well. That discouraged me from trying again. Why did I feel that way? If I start running regularly, will that stop? Thanks.
— Running Newbie

Don't give up on running; I find it the easiest way to fit a regular workout into my life and the health benefits really are great. I think I have a simple solution to your problem, and to see what I have to say read more.

I think your enthusiasm for running got the better of you, and it sounds like you were actually running, which is quite fast — a nine minute mile, with anything slower than that is considered jogging. Those technical differentiations really just seem like semantics to me, since getting out there and getting your heart rate up is what is important. Instead of going out and running as fast as you can, you need to take baby steps. Start slowly with a walk/run program that allows your body to acclimate to the new demands you are making on it. Building up your cardiovascular endurance and strength in your legs (muscles and soft tissues) will make jogging and running less nauseating.

Following a plan that includes walking with increasing intervals of running is a good idea. The Couch to 5k is great for building strength for running as is the Beginner Plan from Runner's World. Running coach veteran Jeff Galloway strongly encourages walking briskly for a half an hour as prep for running as well. So don't give up! Running does get easier, it just might take a little longer than you expect. Go slowly and see how it feels. Build a solid base of jogging and then you can work on your speed.

See you on the streets!

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