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From: Paul Shields
Category: Coach
Date: 3/18/99
Time: 8:34:51 PM
Remote Name: 203.38.32.113
Steve,
It is good that you are running again. The main thing when you are starting out is to take it easy and only increase the distance/time that you are running gradually. It is often easy with a new activity to get too keen and do too much too soon :-)
Starting off with alternating with run/walk cycles is a better way to go than just trying to run the whole way. The main thing is to slowly build up the time on your legs. Don't feel that you must try and run the whole time. Keep going with run/walk regime till you are up too 45 mins or so, then start trying to increase the length of the run parts. Soon you will be running the whole way.
It is also important to have some short term goals, like the Peachtree race you are aiming for. These goals will help to keep you motivated on the difficult days we all have. You can use RunCoach to develop a specific program for yourself that will slowly get you to your goal without injury.
Diet is not about knowledge it is about doing what you know is best. We know that eating a balanced diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables is the best way to go, the trick is sticking with it. Every pound that you loose the easier it will be running and the better you will look. Rather than focus on a specific diet just try and avoid the things you know don't help.
Hope the above helps, and remember to take it easy.
Paul
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