It is not a secret here that I’m not into sports and I’m so
lazy to exercise and stretch my body. I know that running has been included in my
goals for years, and until now, I’m still not doing it. Well, I tried a walkathon, but I did not pursue it at all. You can call me lazy, as the quote says
“The
hardest step for a runner is the first one out of the door”
But honestly, I’m not giving up my goal yet because I know that time will come when I will start running. In the meantime, I’m busy reading
articles about “benefits of running” to convince myself that I should start
immediately, because running offers several health benefits, such as
1. It
builds strong bones.
2. It
strengthens muscles.
3. It
will improve cardiovascular fitness
4. It
will help you to maintain a healthy weight.
5. It
will burn plenty of calories.
I’m also searching for information like “running for beginners”
so I would be prepared. Sharing to you some information that I’ve found all
over the web.
1. Decide
and set goals
Of course, the first thing we need to do is decide. Decide when to start running and set your goals. Are you going to run in the morning or evening? Every day run or weekend run? Are you interested in participating fun run or a marathon in the near future?
Of course, the first thing we need to do is decide. Decide when to start running and set your goals. Are you going to run in the morning or evening? Every day run or weekend run? Are you interested in participating fun run or a marathon in the near future?
2. Plan your route
Safety is very important when you run, so make sure you choose the right route.
Safety is very important when you run, so make sure you choose the right route.
3. Wear the right gear
If you think that dark coloured clothes are good, then you are wrong. Director Felicia Hubber said we need to “dress like a Christmas tree” for safety issues. It means we need to wear bright colors or put some reflective accents. I was checking TheClymb site, looking for different running apparel and gear.
If you think that dark coloured clothes are good, then you are wrong. Director Felicia Hubber said we need to “dress like a Christmas tree” for safety issues. It means we need to wear bright colors or put some reflective accents. I was checking TheClymb site, looking for different running apparel and gear.
Aside from clothes, shoes are very important, so buy an
appropriate pair of running shoes. My husband bought me running shoes last
month, and hopefully I can use them soon.
4. Create a mantra – a running mantra will inspire us in order to achieve a certain goal. Some mantras
I’ve found are
“If
I run now, I can feel good about it all day. If I skip it now, I’ll feel guilty
all day”
“A
few moments of discomfort now, a day’s worth of elation later”
You can create your own mantra, and because I’m not into
running yet my mantra for now is “I can do this”.
Yes, it will be good for your health:)
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