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How to get into jogging (the easy way)
June 7, 2006
Is jogging all pain and no gain? It doesn’t have to be, says fitness expert
and Can Too champion Fiona Tyler.
Q. What is it that most people find difficult when it comes
to getting started on a running program?
A. Fiona Tyler - Getting their general fitness going. The thing
with running is people don’t tend to enjoy it until they’ve
reached a certain level of fitness. Once they get that activated,
people enjoy running more and get out there a lot more often.
Q. Does running have a ‘bad reputation’? For example
being too hard on the joints? Is this true?
A. Fiona Tyler - People can use that as an excuse not to run.
You can stay injury free with running, as long as you’re
careful. Running can be hard on the joints if you don’t
wear the correct shoes and use the right running technique. To
lessen the impact, run on the grass or the sand, make sure you
have the right shoes, and be aware of your body. Also be mindful
not to increase your mileage too quickly.
Q. What are the major benefits of jogging?
A. Fiona Tyler - Running gets you out of a stressful environment.
It’s relaxing and it’s something you can do by
yourself. People run listening to music, they do it with their
friends, and people run socially, too. There’s also benefits
like weight loss, achieving personal goals and improving your
cardiovascular fitness.
Q. What can people get out of joining a running group?
A. Fiona Tyler - If you join a running group, such as Can Too
Run, it’s also a great way to meet people. You finish
the program having formed friendships – people you can
meet up with and continue to do runs with. Look into what exists
in your area: there could be group just around the corner from
you. There are so many benefits from joining a group because
there are people to push you if you’re not really trying.
Also will also be people who are faster than you, which lifts
your game.
Q. How many times, and what distance do you have to jog each
week to make a difference and burn fat?
A. Fiona Tyler - For a beginner, start running twice a week for
25- to 30-minute sessions, and increase this as you get fitter.
Try an ‘intervals’ approach where you walk for four
minutes and run for two minutes, or vice versa. You could also
run for ten minutes, walk for ten minutes, then build up to run
the whole time. You can combine this with swimming or any other
cardio activities if you’re looking to lose weight.
Q. What advice would you give to someone wanting to make jogging
a part of their lives, but struggling a bit for motivation?
A. Fiona Tyler - Run with someone and meet him/her on a regular
basis. Then choose a scenic environment – it could be by
the water’s edge, or the botanical gardens – just
avoid places where there’s a lot of traffic. The benefits
are rich, and you have the freedom to run as far as you want,
for as long as you want. You don’t have your mobile phone
with you when you run, so no one is ringing. Make the most of
it.
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