Beginners Need To Take It Slow!
It’s hard to believe this is the #1 beginner running tip, but trust me: it is!
So you decided to start a running routine, that’s great! Maybe you did so because of the benefits running has for your health, maybe because you just want to increase your level of fitness or maybe you want to lose the spare tires your belly gained in the last few years. Whatever the specific reason for you was, you are pumped up and excited. Your mind is on fire and you want to sprint as if your life depends on it. Usually this kind of newbie enthusiasm wears off after the first or second running session. At this point your muscles are so sore that every movement aches or you’ll experience cramps while you run. This is because your body needs to get used to this new level of activity and you must give him the time to do it. Take it slow, run as much as you can, but don’t push yourself too hard when you are just starting out, -you can increase the intensity when you are accustomed to this new activity.
The Right Kind Of Shoes!
Please, don’t just put on your sneakers and run off. Running shoes are specifically designed for one single purpose, -and you can guess what this might be. They support your arches, give your feet stability and protecting you from injury. And don’t just go to your local sports outfitter and buy any pair of running shoes. The shoes not only have to fit size-wise, they must fit the shape of your feet, too. And it makes also a difference if you are running on hard or soft underground. So ask your sales assistant for advice on what kind of shoes will fit your needs.
Don’t Give Up That Fast!
Another obvious beginner running tip some might say: It’s a good idea to log your runs, but don’t be obsessed when it feels like there aren’t any results. As with any other kind of training it will take some time before the effects of your running routine start to show. But trust me: When you hang in there and run on a regular basis they eventually will. And why don’t you ask people to join you on your runs? Running with a partner can be a great source of motivation.
A regular running routine is a great way to keep your body in shape and healthy.
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