Learn how to becomea runner

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Learn how to become a runner

If improving your health and well-being is your goal, running is one of the most accessible and fast ways of doing so.

However,for thosestarting out running orgettingback into the swing, itcan bea challengingtask. Here aresome essential running tips from Smiths

Sports Shoes Whangārei to helpyou puta plan into action, findyour motivationto gorunning, andstart torun.

Designa running training plan So, howtostart running? Creatinga training plan isa greatplace to begin.

Ifyou’retrainingfor an event,it'shelpful tohave arun plannertoset goals andstick tothem. Many runners starting out benefit from thestructure androutine that arunning training planfor beginners can create.

Havinga plan will better incorporatetraining into your lifestyle and set goals that youcan use totrackyour progression. Set long-termgoals Many people find it encouragingworking towards an event or long-termgoal because it creates alarger purposefor theirweekly running, and pushes their trainingforward.

Puta goal inplace that is compatible with your motivationto gorunning. Some common goalstodrive your training planforward include: • Participating ina running event:This is a wayrunners challenge and motivate themselves through their daily training, and there areevents heldfor allranges of experience. • Fitnessgains orweight loss:Since it’s such an accessible activity, many people opt for runningtoachievegood health outcomes.

You canmeasure your progressby weight loss, distance achieved, orevena simple energyincrease. Restor cross train onyour offdays An importantpart of running is the timeyou take offand usetorecover.Cross training can be very beneficialtoimprovingyour performance, but also givesyou arestfrom thestrain runningcan put on the body when startingfor the firsttime.

Supplementyour running programby adding alternative exercise into your schedule: • Cycling and swimming is oftenfoundtobe usefulfor runners as they’renon-impact, and also anothergoodform ofcardio training. • Strength training isa greatactivitytohelp increaseyour performance. Ifyou’relooking toimprove your distance or speed, it’s an essential supplement.

Loggingyour distances and time The most basic metricfor running– distance and time. When running, changing onevariable (distance or time) will allow youtomeasure how theother has improved.

Log your distance and time duringevery run. Keep track of therate atwhich they’rechanging toseeyour development, andtocreatemore goals once your previous ones have been achieved.

Monitoringyour heartrate Monitoringyour heartrateisa goodway tokeep on track with how your fitness and wellbeing is improving, and important ifyou’re ona running programto get fit. Your heartrate shows how quicklyyour bodyrecoversfrom exercise– afast recoveryimpliesa higher level of fitness. Fitnesswatches are theeasiest way tokeepconstant track ofyour heartrate, while not interfering withyour running.

Use the right runninggear Feeling agile andcomfortable isa necessity when running, and this means preparing yourself with the right runninggeartosupport your training.

Whetheryou’rerunning on thefootpath or ona treadmillatthegym,your running shoes playa vitalpart in increasingyour performance – because they’reyour primary form of support. It’s importanttoknow where you’ll be running toprepare with the rightpair:

See the professionalteamatSmiths Sports Shoes Whangārei to getprofessionally fitted in the right running shoesfor you.

Smiths Sports Shoes is starting a walking group every Thursday from Nov 11-Dec 22. Anyone, aged 16-plus (no children or strollers please), is invited to meet at the Smiths Sports Shoes store at 5.15pm. Contact the store for further details.