runners program question

[Jodi]

I am a newcomer to this board but have read some posts previously. In December I read a post that kwormann (I think) posted about a running program that she started. After a pretty nasty ankle sprain last year, step aerobics have become a no-no. Running, however, seems to not bother it. I haven't run regularly since high school track practice (and that was quite a few years back!). Can anyone point me in teh direction of a structured program for beginners?
Thanks!!

[Natasha]

Hi Jodi,

Good places to go for training schedules and tips (and lots of other helpful info) are http://www.newrunner.com and http://www.runnersworld.com . Good luck and let us know how it goes! There are a number of runners on the Healthy Living Board who post about everything to do with the sport. Hope you join us!

[Gina O]

Jodi-

I have emailed the program that I used from Runner's World's Complete Book of Running to a couple people over the last few months. This book is great and I highly recommend it. If you just want the program, I can type it up and email it. Gina

[Jodi]

Natasha and Gina,
Thank you both for the quick replies and the helpful info. Gina, yes, please email the program!
Jodi

[kerogers]

I am currently 23 and have been running since I was 12. I ran a lot in high school and college, but I just try to stay in average shape and workout more with the school's weights and machines know. But with regard to your question. I have always suggested that if you're totally new or a "return runner" such as yourself, then it's best to start almost from scratch. That would include some walking and jogging to start off with. Just find a track (that would be best for measurement purposes), but a short trail area or measured distance in a neighborhood is fine,too. Be sure to stretch well to begin with and maybe walk about .5 to get loose further. Then, start out jogging (9-10 min., depended upon speed level)for about another .5 and then walk for about 3 min. Try to do running and walking for about 2 miles and see how you feel. Then try to run for a certain about of time (like 15 min. straight) and see how you feel. But be sure to stretch again afterwards so that lactic acid won't build up in your muscles. Hope this helps!