Beginners Running Guide – The Greatest 10 Running Tips Of All Time

 

1  Dive In

  To start running, you need to start #running, period.  You need to dive in and accept the challenge—even if it scares the hell out of.

 

 2  Think Time Not Distance

 
One of the main pitfalls that beginner runners fall into when starting a running program is thinking in terms of mile increments. That’s the wrong approach. Instead, if you are a beginner runner, then you need to think in minutes, not miles. Shoot for a 30-minute run while opting for the walk/run method. Once you can run for up to 30-minute with ease and without taking breaks, then aim to up the ante.

 

 3  Run and Talk

 To make sure that you are running at a comfortable pace, take the ‘run-talk’ test. If you can keep a conversation going with your buddy while running without much trouble, then you are opting for the right beginner running pace.

 

4    Pick the Right Pair

 When purchasing a running shoe, make sure that they are wider and longer then your bigger foot—your dominant side. In addition, steer clear of pointed shoes and always seek the advice of a specialist when in doubt.

 

 5    Get Warmed

 
Breaking into a fast running pace is the recipe for premature fatigue, even injury. As a result, start your runs right and do a warm-up. I usually start my runs with a 5-minute jog. If I feel  any tightness or soreness in my muscles, then I gently stretch it away. Gradually break into your running pace once you feel your body has warmed up and it’s ready to go.

 

  6  Listen to Your Body

 
Experiencing discomfort when running can be a normal thing, but running through pain will only exacerbate things. That’s why you ought to keep a keen ear on how your body felt both during and after a run. Doing so can help you avert trouble and can set you on the right direction toward achieving your running goals.

 

  7  Build The Base

 
The right foundation can take you a long way—whether you are building a professional career or merely trying to improve upon your running. Your running foundation is your base mileage. After you had successfully built it, then you can move on to adding hill reps, pace work, #speedwork, and eventually race strategy. Just be sure to have the right foundation first.

 8  Aim For 10 Miles

 
Reaching a weekly mileage of about 10 miles per week can significantly boost your aerobic capacity- and help you ward off heart trouble. 10 miles is the benchmark—you can always add more once you’ve built the lung power.

9  Quality

 

If you run, let’s say 20 miles per week, then be sure to log at least 4 to 6 miles of quality miles. These miles will boost your aerobic capacity and help you run faster, further with less fatigue.

10  Test Yourself

 
To improve your #running, you ought to measure it. And the best way to do so is via regularly testing yourself. As a result, make sure to compete in races as part of a plan to test your fitness level, progression and race pace. Do regular test runs to see if you are improving or slacking.
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