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Anonymous
So I used to run 30 minutes a day at a time.

Problem was, it got to the point were my feet were always sore.

So I stopped, due to breathing complications as well. Anyway, I'm thinking of running again. I just did...for 12 minutes. I know its not enough, but it tired me out. I'm aiming for 15 or so minutes at first. Now, I'm gonna run every 2 days as to not wear myself out like before.

Good idea? Every 2 days, 15 minutes? Or does it have to be everyday for 30 or so minutes? Was I just a wimp before?
>> Anonymous
Aim for distance, reach distance, aim for specific time for that distance, reach timed distance, increase distance.

Rinse and repeat.
>> Anonymous
Your feet got sore? Maybe you should start wearing good running shoes that are tailored for your arch type. I run 40-50 miles a week. Thats at least 40 minutes a day with one day being 2 to 3 hours. My feet are fine.

Either you need to reevaluate what kind of running shoes you should be wearing, start eating healthier, build those muscles up specific for running, or all of the above. If you are developing running muscles, find a hill at a 6% grade and run intervals up and down it.
>> Anonymous
>Problem was, it got to the point were my feet were always sore.

Did you try checking your shoes / insoles? I recently got new shoes, new insoles and my running was been improving.

>So I stopped, due to breathing complications as well.

There are alot of good breathing tecques out there, I used a breath over two steps, hold for two steps, exhale over two steps system and it's helped with my breathing.

>Now, I'm gonna run every 2 days as to not wear myself out like before.

Well, are you trying to run for distance or speed? try these:
http://completerunning.com/archives/2006/09/12/100-beginner-running-tips/

http://run-down.com/tips/index.php

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training

http://www.intervaltraining.net/hiit.html
>> Anonymous
>>469906
Check out getting some othodics for your running shoes (assuming they're not shit). I went from foot / leg / even back pains to a happy runner because of them.

Also I agree with the other posters, aim for a distance not a time. Even jog it at first if you have to, till you're fit enough to run. :3
>> Anonymous
Better plan: Run for as long as it feels good (or you're not pushing yourself too much). You're not comparable to everyone else, and lots of things don't fit into nice little time slots. Listen to your body. Do what's best for it (kudos on picking up running again), but just do what you can and push yourself a little bit at a time.
>> Anonymous
is a treadmill a good investment?