For most people that take up running, they very rarely think about how to start running the right way. The general idea seems to simply be to sling on a sweatshirt, some old jogging pants and a pair of sneakers and off they go, running in to the sun... and then back again in about 5 minutes time, feeling shattered and demoralised about how hard the whole experience was. This is not how to start running. The following 5 steps are what you must take in order to avoid the usual newcomer running traps that most starters face. Step 1 Get yourself a pair of good quality, well fitting running shoes. Wearing the right footwear can make you feel like you're running on air instead of feeling every lump and bump in the road as your heel strikes the ground sending shock waves up your entire body. Not only this, but wearing badly fitting running shoes can greatly increase your chances of suffering from a multitude of runners blights including shin splints, stress fractures and Achilles tendonitis, to name just a few. Step 2 Get hold of a good running schedule that shows you how to run properly. The schedule ought to be written by an experienced running coach who has worked with beginners not just athletes. An ex Olympian or extreme triathlete won't really understand the way the average person will feel when they start running. Not only that, but one of their main drive for their sport is derived through pushing themselves to the limit and the feeling that gives them. The majority of newbies don't start running thinking they'll win an Olympic medal or put themselves through as much pain as they can. In actual fact most beginners are looking to simply lose some weight, get a bit fitter or achieve a goal of running a race for charity or just to prove to themselves that they can commit to something and achieve a target in their life. Step 3 Write down a series of aims and objectives. They may be as simple as - "I will run on 3 days this week", "I will have beaten my best time on my favourite run" or "I can run for 1 mile without stopping at the end of 4 weeks". The most important point here is that these goals motivate you in to taking action Step 4 Find out how to run properly. Yes that's right, actually learn the technique of running. It's probably one of the most important considerations of how to start running successfully. If you get this bit right now, you'll avoid teaching your body the wrong running technique which could well save you months of dissapointment and frustration if you pick up any niggling injuries due to poor form. Step 5 Start slowly. Take a long term view of your running and try to enjoy the whole process. Don't think that you have to run on your first few training sessions, instead, power walk and add in a few short bursts of gentle jogging. If you approach running like a bull at a gate, you'll become very despondent as you'll never build up enough stamina and strength in your heart, lungs or legs to be able to keep going for very long. Instead coax and encourage your body in to change. Hopefully that gives you some insight in to how to start running properly so you avoid injury, stagnation, boredom and the frustration from not making any progress and you can go on to enjoy and succeed in your new chosen activity.
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