5 Tips For New RUNNERS I Wish I'd Known Back Then
Summary
TLDRThe speaker reflects on their journey from an overweight beginner to an experienced runner, sharing five key insights gained over the years. They emphasize the importance of simplicity in training tools, embracing slow runs for progress, the benefits of participating in group events, the impact of weight on performance, and the need to address discomfort in running. The script also cautions against comparing oneself to social media influencers and encourages finding a personal, pain-free running style.
Takeaways
- đââïž Start Simple: When beginning running, a basic watch is sufficient, and focusing on social media stats isn't necessary for a good run.
- đ Progress Over Gadgets: Progress in running can be motivating without the need for expensive sports watches or apps.
- đ¶ââïž Embrace Slow Running: Incorporating slow runs is essential for training, and they should be done strictly to maintain the right exertion level.
- đ Minimalist Approach: Running without pain is possible by addressing discomfort and possibly adopting minimalist footwear or techniques.
- đ€ Joining a Community: Participating in group events early on can be beneficial for motivation and social support.
- đ Competition for Self-Improvement: Engaging in races can provide a healthy form of competition and a benchmark for personal progress.
- đââïž Overcoming Weight Issues: Being overweight shouldn't prevent someone from starting to run, but losing excess weight can improve running performance.
- đ© Avoid Painful Running: If running causes pain, it's important to address the issue rather than endure it, possibly through different techniques or footwear.
- đ Be Wary of Social Media Influence: Not all online running influencers represent the average runner, and their methods may not be universally applicable.
- đ Embrace Individuality: Everyone's running journey is unique, and it's important to find what works best for the individual rather than copying others.
Q & A
What was the speaker's initial experience with running?
-The speaker started running out of shape and unhealthy, making common beginner mistakes but gradually improved to become a proper runner.
How did the speaker's performance temporarily decline?
-The speaker's performance declined due to a combination of injury and indulging in donuts, but it is fast returning.
What is one reason the speaker's running ability is recovering quickly?
-The speaker's running ability is recovering quickly because they now know what to do and what not to do based on past experience.
What was the speaker's view on using a sports watch and tracking apps in the beginning?
-Initially, the speaker had only a cheap Casio wrist watch and later upgraded to a sports watch with tracking apps, which became a trend to share on social media.
What is the speaker's current stance on the necessity of a sports watch for running?
-The speaker believes that while a sports watch can be useful for tracking and motivation, it is not necessary for early stage progress and one can run with just a simple watch.
How does the speaker feel about slow runs now compared to when they started running?
-The speaker now loves running slow, whereas when they started, they hated it and were obsessed with getting quicker by always running as fast as they could.
What was the speaker's experience with participating in organized running events?
-The speaker initially delayed participating in organized events like park runs and later 10ks and half marathons, realizing they should have started sooner.
What is the speaker's advice regarding entering running events?
-The speaker advises not to wait until feeling 'ready' to enter events, as participating among like-minded people is beneficial regardless of performance.
What is the speaker's perspective on the relationship between weight and running performance?
-The speaker believes that while one can run overweight, running performance will improve with weight loss, and it's important to make an informed choice about one's weight.
What advice does the speaker give about dealing with running-related pain?
-The speaker advises that running should not be painful and if there is discomfort, one should address it rather than ignore it, possibly by consulting a running coach or physiotherapist.
What is the speaker's view on emulating social media influencers in running?
-The speaker warns against trying to emulate social media influencers, suggesting that one should be motivated by them but not attempt to copy their specific attributes.
What is the speaker's final advice for new runners?
-The speaker's final advice is to be sensible about one's weight and health, to not run through pain, and to enjoy the process of running without the pressure of comparison.
Outlines
đââïž From Couch to Runner: Learning from Mistakes
The speaker reflects on their journey from being an unhealthy beginner to becoming a competent runner, acknowledging the many mistakes made along the way. They discuss the importance of understanding what to do and what to avoid in the process of improving. The speaker also touches on the overemphasis on technology in running, suggesting that while it can be useful, it's not necessary for everyone, especially beginners. They advocate for simplicity, like using a basic watch for long runs, and the value of slow runs in training, emphasizing the importance of not rushing progress and enjoying the journey.
đ Embracing Competition and the Role of Community in Running
This paragraph delves into the motivational aspect of participating in organized running events and the benefits of being part of a community. The speaker encourages runners to join races not for the sake of winning but to measure their progress and draw inspiration from like-minded individuals. They also discuss the misconception that one must be in perfect shape to start running, arguing that being overweight should not be a barrier to beginning a running routine. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing weight issues for better performance and the need to separate running from weight loss goals, advocating for a balanced approach to nutrition and exercise.
đ¶ââïž The Importance of Pain-Free Running and Avoiding Unrealistic Expectations
The speaker discusses the importance of running without pain, sharing their personal experience of transitioning to a midfoot strike and minimalist shoes to alleviate discomfort. They stress the need to address any pain that arises during running and not to dismiss it as an inevitable part of the activity. Additionally, the paragraph addresses the unrealistic expectations set by social media influencers, cautioning against trying to emulate them and instead focusing on one's own journey. The speaker encourages viewers to be motivated by others' achievements but to maintain a realistic perspective on their own capabilities and progress.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄBeginners' Mistakes
đĄSports Watch
đĄSlow Runs
đĄGroup Events
đĄOverweight Running
đĄRunning Pain-Free
đĄMotivation
đĄSocial Media
đĄTraining Technique
đĄNutrition and Weight
Highlights
Transition from an unhealthy beginner to an in-shape runner by learning from initial mistakes.
Importance of understanding what to do and what not to do to quickly regain running ability and enjoyment.
The overemphasis on sports watches and apps for tracking can be detrimental to the running experience.
A simple Casio watch is sufficient for basic running needs, reducing dependence on technology.
The motivational benefits of tracking progress with a decent watch, especially for advanced runners.
Embracing slow runs and the transformation in attitude towards them from dislike to enjoyment.
The realization that incorporating slow runs can significantly improve performance in faster runs.
The psychological aspect of running and the importance of not being overly concerned with others' opinions.
The benefits of joining group events early in one's running journey for motivation and community.
The misconception that one must be ready before participating in running events and the importance of overcoming this fear.
The value of participating in races for self-competition and drawing inspiration from like-minded individuals.
The physical benefits of running, even when overweight, and the improved performance with reduced weight.
The distinction between using running for weight loss versus improving as a runner and the potential pitfalls of conflating the two.
The importance of addressing nutrition alongside running for better performance and weight management.
The revelation that running should not be a painful experience and the steps taken to eliminate running-related pain.
The individual nature of running techniques and the need to find a personal solution to avoid discomfort.
A cautionary note against emulating social media influencers and the importance of finding one's own running journey.
The final advice on not letting physical attributes or societal pressures dictate one's running experience.
Transcripts
when I started running a few years back
I was out of shape unhealthy and just
didn't know what I was doing so I made
every mistake a beginner possibly could
make but gradually I got the hang of it
and I went from being an obese very slow
newbie to an inshape not that slow any
more proper Runner now recently a
combination of injury and donuts to see
my performance go backwards but it's
fast returning and I realized that one
reason I'm getting my running ability
back so quick and enjoying doing so is
that this time around I do know what to
do and what not to do so here are five
things that I wish I'd known all those
years ago when I first stuck on my
trainers I've gone full circle on this
one when I started running I had nothing
but just a cheap Casio wrist watch and
then as soon as I could I got myself a
proper sports watch and then had it
hooked up to some app or other to just
track everything my Pace my speed my
distance heart rate the list goes on and
over the years as I was doing that the
trend to stick all that information up
on social media took off to the extent
that some people now if they watch died
on them midun they'd regard that run as
almost not even having happened if they
can't stick the stats up on Instagram
what was the point as a result of that
thinking I'm on a couple of forums for
new Runners yet the most common question
after what trainers should I get is what
watch do I need what 800 900 computer do
I need to strap on myself to start
running and really what you need is
nothing more than a cheap Casio if that
at least once a week that's now exactly
how I run normally on my long run
typically I just use that original watch
that I first went running with it's a
route that I know takes me between an
hour and two hours I'm not going to get
lost I don't need GPS that old Casio
does fine and it is great to just plot
along not caring about what my heart
rate may or may not be or what my pace
is it's my long slow run so as long as
it feels like it's nice and easygoing it
will be going just great now that is not
to say that a decent watch doesn't have
its place obviously and tracking and
seeing progress can be very motivating
and sure as you progress and get a bit
more advanced than being able to see
exactly what you are doing is going to
lend itself to training in lots of
different ways it's just worth
remembering that to progress in the
early stages and even some of the later
ones doesn't mean you have to spend a
fortune on a fancy watch and if you
choose not to wear one it doesn't mean
that what you're doing is somehow no
longer exercise and talking of slow runs
I now love running running slow
ironically when I could only run slow I
hated it my obsession was getting
quicker and I would attempt to do that
by always running as fast as I could no
matter how slow that actually was and
then after a while of always running 3 4
5 6K at most I went and did a 50 km run
that forced me to run slow because it
was about five times further than I'd
ever run in my life the next time I went
and did a 5k I was faster than ever so
right now getting back into my running I
am super strict about any slow run being
slow if I need to add a walk into my
longer runs in order to keep the overall
exertion level where I want it I'll
happily stick in a Walk In fact when I
was in the best shape possible and
running 100 kmet ultramarathons I would
do them by running and walking if I
tried to run the whole thing I'd never
have got them done so incorporate slower
runs and be really strict on yourself to
make sure they are slow do not worry if
other people are out running going past
you no one cares what you are doing and
if they do care what you're doing why do
you care what they care about this is
the one that pretty much prompted this
video I was well aware when I began
running that I spent far too long
running on my own before entering a
group event back then it was park run
that was the thing that I started with
but then progressed to doing 10ks and
half marathons and so on and I always
said I should have got to that stage of
doing organized runs sooner so it
occurred to me recently why haven't I
entered something in months and my
answer to myself was as it was back then
I don't feel ready yet so I gave myself
a metaphorical slap around the head and
I've now booked in a bunch of events it
does not matter how I do in those events
I could come last I won't come last what
matters is that I surround myself with
other people doing the thing that I am
doing which is not a thing that most
people do most people are not out
running around the wall behind me all
the medals that's just one 18 month mon
period from a couple of years ago and
it's a great example of this none of
that is representative of any ability on
my part Beyond being able to book an
event in fact some of those I might have
even come last at when they come last
it's not about performance it's about
surrounding myself with like-minded
people and drawing inspiration from that
and also wherever I came in those it is
competition if only with myself and
competition is a good thing measuring
where you are at is exciting to do in
day-to-day life there's actually few
opportunities to do it to put yourself
among others and see where you stack up
despite that being something that we do
have a natural tendency to want to do as
a result we often put forward proxies
for ourselves instead we see where our
car or our house or our holiday Stacks
up against others why not go into a race
see how you stack up and what you then
do with the information that you gather
is down to you whether you take from it
that you stack up pretty well because
most people didn't even bother to go to
an event so you're ahead of all of them
or you take it that of all the people
there you were slightly below average
and next time you'd like to be slightly
above it there is always something that
can be had from that sort of competition
and acting on it will be aund times
better for your physical and mental
health than trying to get competitive
through holiday
photos I started running at about1 pound
overweight and I did fine I was slow but
I did fine so I've always said that
being big should not stop most people
running in some way maybe it's run a bit
walk a bit or just go real slow it can
be done and obviously I say most people
if you're 600 lounds need a paramedic to
get to the fridge I'm not a doctor but
then you're not most people so be
sensible so bit heavy shouldn't put the
brakes on you wanting to start but I've
also always said that I ran way better
when that1 was gone this time around I'm
aware from day one of getting back onto
it that the weight needs to go if I want
to go as far as fast or feel as good
about running as I used to now I know
there are plenty of people some with
very big followings that will say you
can be fat and you can run and it's all
good now that's true but if you are
doing it on Earth with you know gravity
and physics it will not be great it
certainly won't be your best now you may
decide that you enjoy your size or more
likely doing the things that result in
your size being the size it is and
you're going to stay that way that's
cool just know that if you are
overweight with excess body fat you will
be able to run better without it and
then you can make an informed Choice as
to how you want to proceed do not be
thinking well losing this weight
wouldn't really make much difference
anyway if it's excess weight it will
make a difference now the reason I
mentioned this point is I see a lot of
new Runners on new Runner groups and
forums online where they are
understandably very keen to separate
running from weight loss and that's good
using using running as a means of weight
loss instead of Simply as a means of
just being a better Runner has the
potential to create yourself all sorts
of motivational dead ends for example if
you're not losing the weight then is the
running really working is there any
point to it they are two separate things
and running isn't a particularly great
way to lose weight anyway not compared
to addressing what you eat so I
understand the benefits are separating
the two but also know the reality which
is that working on your nutrition and
your food in the right way will have an
impact on your running if your weight
needed to be
addressed talking of denying yourself
Donuts running should not be a painful
experience physically when I first
started running the very first week at
the end of it my knees hurt my ankles
hurt my hips hurt my feet hurt toes hurt
a quit then I read the book Born to Run
I started using a midfoot strike a
different running technique to one I had
been using I started wearing a different
sort of training shoe to the type I had
been using and suddenly Nothing Hurt I
was still wearing 300 lb in weight to
anybody looking at me I probably
appeared as though everything should be
hurting but it didn't and I learned that
running shouldn't be painful so now when
I go out for a run if I do get a pain a
discomfort I don't mean fatigue I don't
mean sore muscles from exercise I mean
an actual that doesn't feel right
sensation I don't just shrug it off as
because I'm new to it or because I'm
heavy I'm a human being so should be
within my abilities to jog along nice
and slowly without pain when it does
occur I address it I'm not going to tell
you how you should address it for me yes
it was Minimalist Shoes it was barefoot
style running that was just for me
though I'm not you your solution to your
running painf free may be different than
mine talk to a running coach a fysio an
expert my point is not this is how you
should run my point is you should be
able to run without problematic
discomfort and if you have some fix it
don't run through it running should be
pretty natural like anything else you
should just be a able to do if it hurts
to eat you'd probably go talk to your
doctor you wouldn't just shrug it off as
being inevitable because you got chubby
cheeks okay and a bonus point it's very
easy because of the nature of stuff like
YouTube to get the sense that the people
that you're watching here are regular
people they're not movie stars or Elite
athletes they're just regular folk who
set up a channel could have been anybody
that did that know it probably couldn't
have been not if they got any degree of
following if that is the case and there
is something about them that does put
them in an incredibly tiny percentage of
people copying them in the hope that you
could be like them because hey they're
just regular folk is going to end
negatively sure be motivated by people
you see here but take that motivation
and use it to fuel your journey to where
that takes you and value that and don't
forget the attributes that people need
to do well on social media they're
really quite specific to just doing well
on social media think of it like this if
you go and watch a 7- foot basketball
player you might well find find
entertaining to watch them do what they
can do because they're a 7 foot
basketball player it might even motivate
you to go and do something sporty
yourself you don't go home from the game
wishing you were a 7 foot basketball
player when you see a jacked narcissist
on here just treat it the same way be
entertained be motivated but do not get
bogged down trying to emulate them
because a you're as likely to end up
like them as you are a 7 foot basketball
player and
B I just think we have enough Jack
narcissists already
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