Running is very hard to get into, the burning, the pasties, the pushing yourself to keep going ...
But I love it.
What I do usually is stretch, some good ol' yoga moves for my legs and drink alot of water! Just don't down it all in seconds cause sometimes you'll feel rather sick when you run.
A treadmill is rather useful when u start running because it can help you in so many areas, but outside is fine. Your first start at running is usually your longest so just go at an easy pace until you really can't go any longer. Walk it off and wait until you begin to feel good again. Now this is where incline is very helpful, your building strength in your legs, and if your a swimmer your already on top of that but what I like to do is find some elevation and push myself to get up it, so if your not a treadmill girl a hill of any sorts will do the trick. Once you have conquered it walk it off until you feel like your ready to go again. For the last stretch of your run sprint; running hard for a couple deep breaths and walking for a couple deep breaths until your finally done your route or time on the treadmill. This really helps build your endurance to help you run alot longer.
But just do whatever feels comfortable to you cause it all comes in time and eventually your first run will add on minutes and you will start going longer and longer. It really does feel awesome when you beat your record. Also try finding a running buddy! Trust me it really keeps you going.
So enjoy running, hope this helps!
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