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I hope you dont mind but i have a few more questions i would like to
ask:

3) What are a good make of running shoes and are they much different to
sneakers (trainers)?.

4) Do energy bars and energy drinks make a difference?.

5) Is it worth reading running magazines?.

Thanks once again,

Regards,

Ben Smith.

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1) Im overweight and get worn out easily how can i get better at
running and how long should i run for?, Should i start of slow and run
more every day?.

One hour per day. Start walking, and gradually build to running.

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2) How can i participate in a marathon and how do i go about doing

this?.>

Ask again after 5 years of running.

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3) What are a good make of running shoes and are they much different

to
sneakers (trainers)?.>

Anyone except nike, and that's especially true if you are heavy.

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4) Do energy bars and energy drinks make a difference?.>

Yes, but not if you are trying to lose weight. Some people eat these
like candy, then wonder why they don't lose weight.

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5) Is it worth reading running magazines?>

No, but Hustler is a good read.

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Hello,

I am asking for your advice on two questions. There are:

1) Im overweight and get worn out easily how can i get better at
running and how long should i run for?, Should i start of slow and run
more every day?.

Find a beginners schedule at
http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/1,5032,s6-51-0-0-0,00.html

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2) How can i participate in a marathon and how do i go about doing
this?.

Ask this a year or two from now.

-DF

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I hope you dont mind but i have a few more questions i would like to
ask:

3) What are a good make of running shoes and are they much different
to
sneakers (trainers)?.

Good news and bad news - there are many good makes and models and this
includes Nike so finding a shoe will feel overwhelming . Try to find a
mom and pop shoe store that will try to fit you. Bring an old pair of
sneakers with you so they can see you general wear pattern.

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4) Do energy bars and energy drinks make a difference?.

When you get your runs up to an hour or more they help.

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5) Is it worth reading running magazines?.

If your new at the sport either Runners World or Running Times will
offer tidbits of information. At times ,even within a specific magazine,
they will offer conflicting programs to show there really isn't a
single answer to training and running. What the running rags do offer is
some inspiration to keep you motivated.

-DF

A local running club may also have beginners' clinics & other help.
Certainly they offer encouragement & motivation -- at least they do if
they're not of the "elites only" sort. I'm in a metro area with several such
clubs.
bj

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5) Is it worth reading running magazines?.

If your new at the sport either Runners World or Running Times will offer
tidbits of information. At times ,even within a specific magazine, they
will offer conflicting programs to show there really isn't a single
answer to training and running. What the running rags do offer is some
inspiration to keep you motivated.

-DF

Many Thanks Doug.

Regards,

Ben Smith.

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2) How can i participate in a marathon and how do i go about doing
this?.

Ask

this a year or two from now.

-DF
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I'll echo DF's sentiments here on the marathon idea....get yourself in
some kind of running shape first, then gradually build up the racing,
starting with a 5k or 10k. Do that for a while. Treat running as a
lifestyle choice with no finish line (except the one that finds you six
feet under) instead of a means to running a marathon so you can check
that box off on your things to do list.

When you can get yourself up to a 2-hour run in training, then ask the
question about the marathon. For sure, use it as a goal for now if
that helps to motivate you and get you out the door and making healthy
choices.

Good luck, and let us know how you progress!
Mike C

A couple other points not specifically touched on:

Start with a mix of walking and running. Walk when you feel you must,
and run when you can. Do not increase the time each day until you can
consistantly run the full time.

Second, as part of the lifestyle change, start a running log.

Doesn't have to be fancy, just simple things like when you ran (date),
how much (time) and maybe personal observations ("felt great", "really
hard today, but finished the whole run"😉 and whatever else you like
(weather stats, course, whether with friends or not, post run meal,
anything).

Welcome to running.
Ed

Many thanks Ed for the welcome and advice.

Regards,

Ben Smith.