Paging All Runners of the OT

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How long does it take to get into running?

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bout halfway, then you're getting out of running.

how fat are you?

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2. Is it better to run before or after working out?

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i've always heard that 30 minutes of cardio is always a good idea before a workout

1) It takes awhile. It's a sliding scale, because a body in motion tends to stay in motion and vice versa. If you're not doing any cardio, massively overweight and haven't done much to generate a real sweat, it could take months. But it sounds like you're already doing some physical activity, so start at a 6.0 mph pace (10 minute miles), and run two miles.

2) Are you trying to build muscle mass or don't care? You will hear people say to never run and lift on the same day, but you should be fine as long as you space them out by a few hours. All the same, I'd rather lift first, then run. I find when I do it the other way around, I've got far less energy to put into my lifts.

3) Goals? Short term- 30 minutes without stopping at your training heart rate. Medium range- aim for a 5k or 10k. If you're coming into running from the couch, this should take you a good 6-9 months. Your time won't be world class, but so what? Focus on finishing the race without stopping. Long term- enjoy a healthy, stronger you. Running is a way of life. It's not a destination that you arrive at. You're never "there".

I lost 80 pounds in a year thanks to solid cardio and eating right. I went from running 2 miles at a labored, slow pace to running 8 miles a day at 7 minute miles. But I'm always trying to get faster. You can do it, bro. Good luck. The hardest part is the first 30 days. But stick with it.

Do as I have done - start at running 1/2 mile, 3 times per week. Then add .05 to it every week after. May take a while, but your endurance goes up.

Also, I should add that I can't run on cement bc of a reconstructed ankle. Impact with the most modern technologically advanced shoe still sends shockwaves up my leg and into my back. Treadmills for the rest of my life unfortunately.

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No idea what my body fat % is but my goal is to lose like 5-8lbs of fat, then gain back what I lost with muscle.

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you need to lift weights, not cardio

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I'm 23. 6'1. 185. No idea what my body fat % is but my goal is to lose like 5-8lbs of fat, then gain back what I lost with muscle.

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If your goal is to add muscle, it's easier to do that first and then lose the extra fat. To increase muscle mass, you have to take in more calories than you burn.

I've been lifting for about 2 months already, so I'm just trying to find more excuses to "get off the couch".

If your goal is to build muscle and lose fat, distance running isn't for you. Distance running basically cannibalizes your body and eats away both muscle and fat. You should look into HIIT training. It's a cycle of sprints and recovery that increases your lung capacity and builds muscle.

you should gain muscle first in all honesty. muscle burns calories faster.


do HIIT like someone else mentioned.