5 Running Tips for Beginners
I love running! It is my favourite form of exercise. Running is a great release for the body…and the mind. But to top it all, here are a few other well-known benefits: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Improves your cardiovascular health Enhances joint health Gives you a natural high Increases leg strength and core stability Strengthens bones Improves mental health and enhances mood
But as easy as running is, whether it is jogging or sprinting, as with every sport, it also comes with a few risks, for example: Sprained ankles, pulled muscles, shin splints, tendonitis, and even stress fractures (which tend to occur when a runner increases his or her training load too quickly or doesn’t allow for sufficient recovery time between workouts). Therefore, it is critical, especially for beginners, to take up running the right way. I am here to help you. Here are 5 vital running tips for beginners: 1. Don’t be too ambitious, too fast: Well, we all want to run a marathon, don’t we? It’s a great goal, don’t get me wrong, but the key to achieving it is a combination of patience and training. If you run a few miles in your local park and decide to sign up for a 21K, well then you are likely to end up with blisters the size of Cheetos. Experts recommend running not more than 3-4 days a week. 2. Rest days are more important than training days: As keen as you are to get fitter or run a marathon or whatever your goal is, remember to allow your body time to rest and recover. Without any rest, your body will simply go into severe exhaustion and even walking to the bathroom will seem like a chore to your muscles.
3. Make sure running isn’t the only thing in your life: Cross training, strength training, yoga, kick boxing, or pretty much any other form of exercise go a long way in strengthening your body as a whole, so you can avoid sustaining any injuries. 4. Drink lots of water: Running, especially in hot weather, can dehydrate you. To avoid dehydration, be sure to drink plenty of water before your run, during your run, and after you finish. Also, do not overlook the benefits of drinking water regularly throughout the week, even on your non-running days. Being even slightly dehydrated can drastically impact your run and make it far more difficult. 5. Don’t compare yourself to others: Each body is built differently. Your strengths, which you will identify slowly as you keep running, are unique to you, the same way that others are entitled to theirs. Many beginners get demotivated when they see their counterpart’s runner faster or for longer. That is the worst thing you can do. Set your own goals and don't worry about others. On the other hand, if aiming to be as fast or as strong as another runner really motivates you, then go for it. Just make sure that the comparison motivates rather than de-motivates you. Now that we have the rookie mistakes out of the way, here’s wishing you endorphin-fuelled success in your journey. For more health, wellness and fitness articles visit- healthhunt.in