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Running is one of the best ways a person can stay in shape. Best of all,
you can run almost anywhere in the world, and if you have even a little
bit of free time, very little can stop you from getting a run in. After
all, you can hit the gym when it’s too cold or wet out and run outside
the rest of the year.
However, running isn’t just as simple as putting on a pair of sneakers
and hitting the pavement, especially if you’re trying to get better or
improve your conditioning. There’s actually quite a bit of science that
goes into running properly.
Use this guide to help you get better and stay healthy as a runner.
Running can take a toll on your body, but if you’re careful, you can
remain healthy anyway.
Get Up Early
Getting up early is age old advice for success in life, but it’s also
important for runners. In the morning your body is energized and the
weather is perfect for a run, especially in the late fall, spring and
summer.
Plan to get up before everybody in the house to start your day with a
run and you’ll get your goals accomplished and feel like a million bucks
doing it.
Pay Attention to Your Shoes
It might seem like a small thing, but you need quality running shoes and
they need to be in good shape. If you run regularly, that could mean
replacing them monthly, especially if you run long distances each day.
When buying, make sure you look for a well-known brand with quality
control like womens Saucony or a similar brand. You don’t want cheap
shoes, and you definitely want to have them fit by an expert, at least
your first time.
Once you find a shoe you love, go ahead and stick with it as long as it’s being made.
Rest Often
Rest days are something you often hear about when you start running on a
regular basis, especially if you start using online forums or apps to
track your progress. However, rest days aren’t really something that the
average runner understands or knows how to use properly.
In essence, a rest day is a day where you don’t run. For most runners,
you’ll want at least two rest days per week, spaced out according to
your running schedule. When you’ve just started you may want to take a
rest day after every single run that lasts more than a few miles.
As you progress, you can use rest days for all sorts of other activities
like upper body strength training or core training. These will all help
get you in better shape while allowing your body to recover from fast
or long distance runs.
