I've been trying to run off and on for the last 2-3 years. This year was the first year I've really stuck with it. Congratulations on your start! Like everyone said, first thing is a really good pair of shoes. Nothing can make you hurt worse than an ill fitting shoe, no matter how good it looks/costs/feels initially. You want a shoe designed for what you are doing and the type of surface you'll be running on.
I've not looked at the Couch to 5K program although I've been hearing lots of people do it. The biggest thing is to make yourself accountable. I started posting my "mileage" on my FB status, just so that I others could look for the next update, etc. It just made it easier for me. Do what works for you.
As for the bra issue, I have a friend that is very large, most likely a triple G or something of that nature. She mentioned to me once that when she did train/work out, that she wore 2 bras-one regular and one sports bra. Now I'm quite a bit smaller than her, but still do the 2-in-1 to minimize any movement. I had a breast reduction and I'm not about to mess up the beautiful work the surgeon did by allowing excessive movement. I wear just a regular padded t-shirt bra and then a simple sports bra over that (one that has about 6 snaps in the front) and have no movement. The sports bra is cotton, lightweight, so it doesn't feel uncomfortable. Again, try different things and do what works for you.
And hydration-can't say enough about hydration-before, during and after exercise. Personally, if I have a super busy day and forget to increase my water intake for the day, I might as well forget running 4 miles. I'll be lucky to get 2, and then I'm cramped for 3 days.
Good luck in your quest. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Running has become my passion.
I've not looked at the Couch to 5K program although I've been hearing lots of people do it. The biggest thing is to make yourself accountable. I started posting my "mileage" on my FB status, just so that I others could look for the next update, etc. It just made it easier for me. Do what works for you.
As for the bra issue, I have a friend that is very large, most likely a triple G or something of that nature. She mentioned to me once that when she did train/work out, that she wore 2 bras-one regular and one sports bra. Now I'm quite a bit smaller than her, but still do the 2-in-1 to minimize any movement. I had a breast reduction and I'm not about to mess up the beautiful work the surgeon did by allowing excessive movement. I wear just a regular padded t-shirt bra and then a simple sports bra over that (one that has about 6 snaps in the front) and have no movement. The sports bra is cotton, lightweight, so it doesn't feel uncomfortable. Again, try different things and do what works for you.
And hydration-can't say enough about hydration-before, during and after exercise. Personally, if I have a super busy day and forget to increase my water intake for the day, I might as well forget running 4 miles. I'll be lucky to get 2, and then I'm cramped for 3 days.
Good luck in your quest. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Running has become my passion.
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