Running is one fairly common and simple athletic activity that most people can pick up anytime.
In truth, most of us are already familiar with running.
We think that starting a running program is also just as simple.
We simply start to run the next day, with resolve that we will do it regularly from now on.
The resolve and the intention are decent.
It is in the headlong rush that makes it fairly incorrect.
It may even be downright dangerous.
Look Before You Run
If you think you can start out running five miles a day starting today is a good idea, there is something wrong in your personal decision-making policies.
First, you have to know that exposing the body to sudden strenuous amount of exercise is outright wrong.
Never try to do any running right away if you have not run at all in your life, or worse, have not done any form of exercise, either.
Depending on your age and your present physical condition, it can be harmful and downright dangerous.
First, get a professional opinion on your present physical health condition before starting out any physical activity, including running.
Your doctor may even be able to help you map out your personal running program.
Injuries
For a beginner, plunging outright into a running routine can earn you a host of problems.
This can include muscle aches and joint pains, shin splints, and maybe stress fractures.
A better idea would be to start out low.
You may first do a 1 or 2-mile run for 3 to 4 days a week.
These runs can be interspersed with some brisk walking, if need be.
You can then build up your mileage in small increments every week, again so as not to subject your body to sudden strain it had not experienced before.
The rule of thumb is not to increase your mileage by more than 10% every week.
Pacing
Be sure to also know how you should pace yourself in our new sport.
Newcomers are too excited in their new-found sport that they often make the mistake of overdoing things.
The tendency of new runners is to start out running as fast as they can only to find out they cannot maintain their pace.
Focus on your own pace, the one most comfortable to you.
In any case, you have plans to increase them in the future.
This can also help you maintain a uniform heart rate and improve your endurance.
Get some running experts and ask for more pointers.
They would be only too glad to share with you every advice they know, including food and diets and schedules.
Equipment
Every sport needs some proper gear and equipment.
Running is no different.
Therefore, a proper pair of running shoes is very important.
Though yes there are many track shoes available on-and-offline so as to speak, those that do not fit or are not designed for running will cause discomfort and even injuries such as blisters.
Do some online research, get all the real expert advice and information before ordering online or even going into sports store.
If you can follow these simple guidelines, you will not commit any mistake than is necessary.
And that way, you will start to enjoy and become addicted to running frequently.
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