It has been almost 5 years I didn't do any exercise. 2 months ago I decided to sign up Fitness First. Started first week with treadmill but got bored, so end up doing Body Combat & Steps only at least 3 times a week.

Yesterday, my colleagues who are frequent runners asked me to join them to run. So I tried.

Today I tried again. Tried using RunKeeper on Phone, kind of cool app. Here are the stats.



I was never a runner. Now, I'm kind of interested in running. Lot's to learn from you guys

My legs aches now. But upper body doesn't feel like did any exercise from the run. Is it normal?

This post has been edited by auhckw: Sep 29 2012, 09:36 PM

I think with 2 months of doing cardio class (body combat / steps), it did help build my body fitness level to a certain level. Will keep up

Thanks for the tip. I think I will work out at the gym as usual on the weekdays and practice running on the weekend.

Today my legs ache a lot, but feel satisfied. There is a blister too at my feet.

I just registered Live Great Run 2012 (12km). Will give it a try.

Btw, during practice do I aim for more distance to build up stamina.... or shorter distance but faster speed?

Today is my 3rd day in a row, my legs ache but spirit wanted to run, so went ahead
Distance: 4.58km
Duration: 29:17
Avg Pace: 6.24 min/km
Avg Speed: 9.38 km/h

Only 1 round and really cannot already. Kaki mau putus

Anyway, I noticed when I run, my landing seems to be heavy. Kind of like dragging feet. Is it because lack of strength or bad habit? Any advice?

Btw, I'm staying near Desa Park City, so running there is convenient. Any other places to run around Kepong area?

My toe nail sakit. Feel like it may pop out. Should I plaster it?

Btw thanks for adding into the fb group

My 5th run. First 12 KM. I started to feel some back pain and also left feet started bengkak. Body limitation, so have to stop



This post has been edited by auhckw: Oct 6 2012, 10:08 AM

I'm noob runner too, and almost wanted to buy a HRM/GPS watch. But then I found an alternative (till at least I make sure I really take running seriously and not hangat).

If your phone supports GPS and is smartphone (Android/iPhone), you can try install this free app
http://runkeeper.com

It helps you track your pace, distance, duration, route, etc. I now train by knowing my limit of avg pace. My body can take pace of 6min range, but when goes 5min range then I loose breath fast. So I know I'm not strong enough to stay too long that speed.

You probably can give the app a try before spending money on the HRM/GPS watch cause not cheap

This looks like a good entry level GPS only watch
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/garmin-...s-watch-in.html

Already in Malaysia?

Yesterday was my first 12km, Today I stretched further and did my first 17km+

I wanted to go for 21km, but barely can continue. So have to stop. Poncet



Btw, collected my first event run kit. Excited to try out next week



This post has been edited by auhckw: Oct 7 2012, 05:15 PM

Thanks. Good advises

01) For the We Run Kl 10k 2012 - Is there finishing medal? or just finishing Tee only?

02) My female colleague couldn't make it for Park City Run. I'm a male. She is letting go her bib to me.

I couldn't find info on the T'Shirt design on their site. Is it going to be same unisex design. If yes I can probably wear hers. If not, can I wear other T'Shirt or is it a must to wear the official T'Shirt?

For run events, how do you guys manage your wallet?

I plan to take lrt + touch go + rm50 cash. Not planning to bring mykad and diving license but most likely leave it in lrt car park.

Any good tips?

Is having blister and nail pain problem consider injury or normal for 1 to 1/2 hours of non stop running? Any tips?

I have a feeling my shoes not right. I bought it like 3 years ago. Don't know what Nike <RM200 (iirc).

I'll probably try change socks first. Got any specific socks for running?

This post has been edited by auhckw: Oct 9 2012, 01:56 PM

I bought it 3 years ago, and only wore it few times. So I thought can still use without knowing there is lifespan.

I press the cushion where the feet supposed to step on, it is very hard. Like no cushion. Is it supposed to be soft there?

Here is the photo of the shoe. Nike Downshifter II. I'm not even sure whether it is running shoes.



As I am noob and have no idea what shoes is good/suitable for what feet, where is a good place (preferably in PJ area mall) to buy where they can advice my feet type and what shoes suitable for me?

Thanks. I'll go checkout brooks later. Heard got rm150 rebate for old shoes.

I think I over excited. Already registered 6 runs (some is get from friends who couldn't make it)

Nike we run kl 10km
Putrajaya night run 21km
Penang bridge 21km
Malakoff kl 12km
Great eastern run 12km
Park city run 10km

I didn't know Malakoff got hill till after registered.

Btw, park city run 10km also have a challenging hill at about 6km. Before that also few ups and down. I tried that hill, no energy to reach top. Have to work on it...

Wah... the hill... Wah

Went to Brooks (The Curve). The guy there very helpful. Took out few shoes and explained to me what kind of shoes is for what, etc. Too bad no high tech machine to measure my feet, but his experience was good.

After going through at least 5 pairs, decided to choose this.

Brooks Glycerin 10


Cushioning was good. After putting it on, it makes my old shoe really feels so bad. The guy said my old shoe has already harden and cannot be used for running. It will hurt my feet and knee. No wonder every time I run blister and nail pain. I hope this new shoe will solve that problem.

The Rm150 rebate still valid, but he said my new shoe after 30% discount is cheaper than after the RM150 rebate. So he asked me to use the 30% and keep my old shoes

Went test run with new shoes. Comfort wise, feels big different compared to my expired shoe

Old shoes 10km - 1:05:20
New shoes 10km - 0:59.41

Speed improved but barely managed to finish it. I think I ran faster cause of comfort but body not ready



Overall satisfied. And looking fwd to try out Nike Run (my first non DPC route and event run ).