country_girl Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I've tried other apps in the past, and just jogging on my own, but every time the same thing stops me. I notice that my "jogging" is slower than my "walking" and I can't figure out what i'm doing wrong. If I speed up, I almost instantly become tired. If I continue at my slow hop/walk/jog pace, I lose almost all my motivation because I get so self-conscious. I don't know if i'm just out of shape or what. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hello if youre new to running having a slow pace is best! I know it doesnt feel like it but keeping your pace slow will help you build endurance because you're less likely to stop before the time is up. Just remember, when youre starting to feel bad about it, the name of the game is endurance, not speed. Ignore other people. This is all about you and your work out. Trust me theyre all worried about themselves and probably dont even notice you. keep your head and keep running you can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teridox Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi country_girl, I have the same problem. I walk really fast and no way I can jog that fast. I've been walking 4-6 miles daily, but now that I started the running program I'm only going 2 miles on the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hey all, you are doing just fine if you are walking fast too. You are moving and that is what matters, I walk, run.. Proud of ya all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axegrinder72 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I read the book "Chi Running" and it taught me to run in a controlled fall. Instead of focusing on the push of your toes to propel you, lean forward and focus on the lifting of your leg to get in front of you so you don't fall on your face. I over simplified it but that's pretty much how they say is the correct way to run effortlessly. It's a decent read and not too expensive as an apple bookstore book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks Axe. Will check it out. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin F Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Chi Running is a great book that I had forgotten about, thanks for the reminder. My advice is to forget about time and speed and just dial in to a comfortable pace and just go. I am not there yet but I have been there in the past. When you get to a point where you can lace up the shoes and hit the pavement for 30,40 or 60 minutes, then you can start to worry about pace. Until then, try to enjoy the process of getting it done. If you focus on speed before the endurance you are likely to get injured. Enjoy! Just finished week 2 day 1 and I can feel my "wind" coming back. It's not as easy yet as it once was but someday it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Great advice Kevin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I also fast walk long distances my jog and walk seem to take about the same amount of time for the same distance but i can walk way longer than i can jog and this app is what is helping me breath and enjoy running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 This is awesome Anne. Excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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