Beginners running dare

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I was going for a run the other day and thought of a dare to hopefully make people a little more active. This dare will involve running but only over a 1 mile distance.

So what's going to happen is that I will put a benchmark time down and you won't be allowed to have an orgasm until you can match/beat it. The time isn't going to be something unattainable, it's my average pace over a mile from when I ran from Bristol to Bath a few weeks ago, a distance of 25.5 miles, and all you have to do is a standing mile of the same time.

You won't need to be a fitness freak, this will just get you to an adequate level of fitness from which you should be able to continue and improve from. The hope is that it will provide you with an incentive to start running regularly.

From when you look at the spoiler box below you won't be allowed to orgasm until you beat the time over a mile.

If you can already do it then set yourself a target of say averaging it over a 10 mile distance. Something that you can't do at the moment.

A good way to track your progress is through apps on your phone, Map my run is good but I prefer Nike+ because it gives more data on time & distance. You can pick up an armband holder for your phone for a few £'s.

By tracking your own progress you will hopefully find it more enjoyable than pounding the pavement without a sense of direction.

I suggest running outside rather than on a treadmill, it develops your leg muscles more and actually makes you feel like your doing something when you run.

Spoiler:

8:58/mile

Obviously don't push yourself to the point where you break yourself, if you have existing medical conditions that may interfere, consult a doctor first. The point is to show that running can be fun, not to cause injury.

Also remember nutrition is important, you need carbs approx. 1-3 hours before cardio and protein afterwards. Take a steaming hot bath after to relax your muscles and drink plenty of water. It's best not to go for 'exercise drinks' because they usually contain high amounts of sugar which can cause your body to release insulin, which hampers fat loss.

Please post how you do below, and if you have any questions/comments then either post them here or pm me.

Good luck