the hansenator
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There's probably a simple answer for this but I wanted to hear from more experienced people.
It's been many years since I've run and I've never been very good at it but, after reading Tactical Barbell II, I was motivated to start running. I started in late October going about half a mile, 2-3 times per week. In December, I started going to a local gym where they have an indoor track. Twice per week, I've been setting the timer for 20 minutes and trying to run nice and easy for that time. I plan to increase to three days/week starting tomorrow. I've been going light on the strength training because my current focus is on the running. I hope to reach 30 minutes, three days per week without being overly tired from it. By next summer, I hope to be able to include some trail running as part of a more well-rounded program.
My questions is: My breathing seems fine and I could keep on going without discomfort except that my legs get sore and tired. When the time's up I start looking for a chair to sit in. I feel it in the glutes especially in sort of a "feel the burn" sort of way and would be sore the next day. I ran yesterday and today I'm feeling some DOMS.
I figure my leg muscles are just out of shape and it will improve with time but are there any tips or is there a good plan to follow?
Thanks
It's been many years since I've run and I've never been very good at it but, after reading Tactical Barbell II, I was motivated to start running. I started in late October going about half a mile, 2-3 times per week. In December, I started going to a local gym where they have an indoor track. Twice per week, I've been setting the timer for 20 minutes and trying to run nice and easy for that time. I plan to increase to three days/week starting tomorrow. I've been going light on the strength training because my current focus is on the running. I hope to reach 30 minutes, three days per week without being overly tired from it. By next summer, I hope to be able to include some trail running as part of a more well-rounded program.
My questions is: My breathing seems fine and I could keep on going without discomfort except that my legs get sore and tired. When the time's up I start looking for a chair to sit in. I feel it in the glutes especially in sort of a "feel the burn" sort of way and would be sore the next day. I ran yesterday and today I'm feeling some DOMS.
I figure my leg muscles are just out of shape and it will improve with time but are there any tips or is there a good plan to follow?
Thanks