Running is a thing that many people enjoy, but a thing that many people don’t know how to do. Many people just get up and go when in reality there’s more that you should do to keep yourself healthy and do the best you can. Running helps prevent diseases and is proven to make people happier. Studies show exercise helps people cope with anxiety and stress. For running there are a few things you need, such as running shoes, shirt, shorts, and plenty of water. The first step you need for running is motivation. Running is a mental sport. If you don’t have motivation, then you won’t get very far. Many people run to lose weight or to be healthy, but many don’t continue running after they lost the weight or are healthy. If you continue to run
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Bring a water bottle with you wherever you go, or take a drink every time you pass a water fountain at work or school. Staying well-hydrated throughout the day helps you in ways beyond your running. Don’t wait until you're thirsty to start drinking, but don't drink too much. If you feel or hear sloshing in your stomach, it's telling you it's full, and you don't need to drink for a while. After your run, drink between 16 and 24 ounces of sports drink for every pound of body weight you lost during exercise. This next step may not seem that important, but believe me, it is. You need to make sure you have the right running shoes. Many people just throw on a pair of shoes, but that can often lead to blisters and leave your feet too sore to run when you want to next. The best way to find good running shoes is find the lightest ones. If your shoes are light then it won’t be as hard to run, your shoes won’t be holding you …show more content…
Running can be very hard on the body and you need to give yourself time to recover. Don’t push yourself too hard. You don’t have to go fast, you just have to go. Before you run set a goal of how far you want to run. If you are running a short distance you can run a little bit of a faster pace, however, if you are running farther, don’t rush, find a comfortable pace and stay at that pace throughout the run. This will prevent you from stopping or walking. Once you have motivation, are hydrated, good running shoes, and set your goals, then you need to stretch. Even on days you don’t run, stretch. You should stretch for about 10-15 minutes every day. Also don’t forget to stretch after you run, if you don’t it could lead to cramps and tight muscles. If you skip this step it could lead to muscle soreness and
Bring a water bottle with you wherever you go, or take a drink every time you pass a water fountain at work or school. Staying well-hydrated throughout the day helps you in ways beyond your running. Don’t wait until you're thirsty to start drinking, but don't drink too much. If you feel or hear sloshing in your stomach, it's telling you it's full, and you don't need to drink for a while. After your run, drink between 16 and 24 ounces of sports drink for every pound of body weight you lost during exercise. This next step may not seem that important, but believe me, it is. You need to make sure you have the right running shoes. Many people just throw on a pair of shoes, but that can often lead to blisters and leave your feet too sore to run when you want to next. The best way to find good running shoes is find the lightest ones. If your shoes are light then it won’t be as hard to run, your shoes won’t be holding you …show more content…
Running can be very hard on the body and you need to give yourself time to recover. Don’t push yourself too hard. You don’t have to go fast, you just have to go. Before you run set a goal of how far you want to run. If you are running a short distance you can run a little bit of a faster pace, however, if you are running farther, don’t rush, find a comfortable pace and stay at that pace throughout the run. This will prevent you from stopping or walking. Once you have motivation, are hydrated, good running shoes, and set your goals, then you need to stretch. Even on days you don’t run, stretch. You should stretch for about 10-15 minutes every day. Also don’t forget to stretch after you run, if you don’t it could lead to cramps and tight muscles. If you skip this step it could lead to muscle soreness and