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Asker blozi Asks:
do you have any advice for someone who wants to get into running but really hasnt done much since high school??? also its like -35 Celsius outside
surfnrunnr surfnrunnr Said:

LOL OMGOD Advice #1: Wait until it’s warmer. jk jk  okay here’s what we’re going to do: 

If you have access to a gym: 

  • Become friends with the treadmill. 
  • Start by running 3 miles & walking at an incline for 30 minutes
  • Work up to running for 1 hr on the treadmill
  • Crank up the speed after a few days of running. 
If you want to brave -35 C (-31 F)…HOLY S*** I still can’t get over this…where do you live???
  • Get decked out in winter running gear my friend: good tights, beanie, headbands that cover your ears, gloves, jackets, spandex… you have to have layers! 
  • Do a dynamic warm-up like lunges & jumping jacks. Avoid static stretching.
  • Keep moving the entire time (i.e. jog in place while at a stop sign) 
  • Aim for 3 miles running straight and work your way from there. 
  • Be careful if the roads are icy!

Does anyone have experience running in -35 C weather?! What do you do? 

Answer
  1. sequinedstrawberries said: It may be that this person is from Alberta, I know it’s like minus 37 there right now. Lots of people in Edmonton go running running during their lunch hours in Edmonton, maybe s/he could google Edmonton running blogs?
  2. cogitateandbemerry said: 3 miles is pretty ambitious for someone who is out of shape- I would start with the C25K program (Couch to 5K), which starts easy for those who are not cardio-conditioned at all. You could do it on a treadmill, or brave the outdoors.
  3. cwenger5 said: If your a new runner starting off by running 3 miles is ALOT! just saying…
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