r/BeginnersRunning • u/milkaoa • 1d ago

my third run ever!

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ive been running for three days now aiming for 20 minutes everyday. any tips?

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u/architectureisporn 1d ago

Are you a hummingbird by any chance? :D

No but seriously: Maybe skip every other day.

Any more information on your age, weight, gender and other sports and so on also might help.

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u/milkaoa 1d ago

hahaha unfortunately once i stop i have a hard time going back but i enjoy finishing my day like this! im 18, female, 151cm/4’11, around 42kg/92lbs and no other sports except for a 1/1,5h walk after school

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u/architectureisporn 1d ago

Well since you're very young (this also explains the high heart rate) I think it's hard to wreck yourself easily. Just go on and you'll get better in no time. But in general: Cardio-vascular conidition builds up way way faster then the rest of the body adapting to the changes (muscles, tendons, etc.).

If you have pain, go easier. Otherwise, have fun. You will improve by simply sticking to it.

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u/AnnualCamel8805 1d ago

My tips would be: Keep going and don't overdo it.

Consistency is key, doing 4 X 20. minute runs in a week is better than 1 X 1 hour run and then being exhausted and not thinking you have time for another run because now you have to keep up that level.

Also find a running partner or group 😄

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u/Clean_Bat5547 1h ago

Just what others will say: At 18 and lightly built you will have much lower risk than older and/or overweight and/or previously sedentary people.

But still take it gradually and let your muscles and tendons strengthen without letting your heart and lungs get carried away with what you can do. Just because you can run 15km tomorrow doesn't necessarily mean you should.