Hook'em is a runner

[Hook'Em]

Been training since Jan 3rd for a marathon in October. I know, it's a ways off, but I've been a couch potato for a while now and needed a head start. First day i ran i was on a run 5 min, walk 5 min program and could barely do it. This past Saturday I ran 10 miles and it was no biggie. I was always afraid of running because i hate being out of breath. The way i've been trained that's not a problem. I've lost 4 inches on my waist and 25 pounds so far. I want to lose at least another 10-15. I feel great, other than the running related sore knees, etc. But it's worth it.

[ozzie]

Well done Hook'Em! Outstanding results!   

[-Doug-]

Good job Hook'em!

[KC]

Hook'em-- keep up with the running, it is a wonderful exercise and you can adjust the length and intensity of your run as your fitness level improves.

I recently went to a running shoe store locally, called Pacers, that knows something about the physiology of runners.  I discovered that my gait was slightly overpronated which means that I was rolling my knees inward when my feet hit the ground.  This caused some soreness in my lower thigh area.  By changing my shoe to one that corrects for overpronation, my running has become much more comfortable.  While it was not a serious issue yet, I probably avoided problems later down the line.   It is worth the effort and few extra bucks to get a shoe that is right for how you run.

Enjoy this great conditioning sport.  As I'm sure you know, it can be addictive.

Ken

[KC]

P.S.  When you get a little bit closer to the marathon race day, don't skimp on the longer runs.  When I trained for the Marine Corp marathon, I cut back on some of the longer runs on my training regiment.  At the half way point, I felt stong and invincible, but by 15 miles, I hit the wall.  Fortunately, I got my second wind around mile 21 and finished the race strong with a respectable time.

[Mikekoz13]

Way to go Graham! The weight loss is very apparent in the new avatar.

[Hook'Em]

@KC, I went to Luke's Locker in Dallas before i started and made sure and had proper shoes. I also have a trainer (my brother) who is very strict with his regimen. I've deviated a couple of times and he yells and says this and that will happen and he's always right, so I pretty much follow what he says. He's a triathlete and has been running marathons for almost 20 years. Anyway I'm sure he will make sure i do all long, short, tempo, kill-ya runs that I have to do.

[KC]

@KC, I went to Luke's Locker in Dallas before i started and made sure and had proper shoes. I also have a trainer (my brother) who is very strict with his regimen. I've deviated a couple of times and he yells and says this and that will happen and he's always right, so I pretty much follow what he says. He's a triathlete and has been running marathons for almost 20 years. Anyway I'm sure he will make sure i do all long, short, tempo, kill-ya runs that I have to do.

All good my friend.  Just wanted to give you the benefit of my experience.  I am a very serious scuba diver and a casual runner; so naturally, diving trumps running.  Along the way, however, you learn a few things.  I wish you nothing but success!  Ken

[schro]

Well done, Hook Em!

Keep up the good work!

[-Doug-]

You may want to look into the Pose running method. I'm working on converting to that running style and my usually problematic knee haven't hurt at all.