We have all heard it before, runners are never fat, drink “x” amount of water at all times. There are many pieces of advice that is better left unsaid. Let’s take a look at some of the most common running myths and why they could cause us more harm than good. Have any we missed? I’m sure you do, let us know of some more myths in the comments section below.
You will never see a fat runner: Many of us hear this and many of us believe it as well. The truth is that some people do have high metabolisms and can eat whatever they like. For us normal people running helps increase (more…)
When setting out on your first day of running it may seem hard to be able to figure out what your baseline distance should be. If you haven’t run in a while but have done cardio then your baseline will most likely be different than someone who has just started exercising.
Your mindset is going to greatly affect where you stand in this equation. Many times running is more mental than it is physical, your thoughts will often make you quit long before your body needs to. Getting past your own inner thoughts will be the greatest obstacle in setting your base distance. Let’s take a look at the following before setting out on our first run. (more…)
Running a consistent pace is an important consideration for any runner. Keeping your pace consistent can be challenging and difficult to determine just how fast it should be. Let’s take a look at a few ways to become more consistent.
The following tips will help you along your way to pacing your runs correctly. It will take time for your body to adjust, keeping a log will help you track your progress.
The first day was not the hardest, neither was the second day. Starting to run proved to be a challenge that lasted throughout the grueling months leading up to my first race. Everyone around me was out of shape, no one exercised. Finding motivation some days was more difficult than you could imagine.
Today I am fit, slender, and I have more energy. Running has given me a new outlook on life and a new drive not only personally, but professionally as well. Getting from an overweight couch potato to my current state was not easy. Motivation was self derived and I relied on no one but myself to get the job done, and let me tell you, the feeling after each step was amazing. (more…)
Controlling your breathing while running proves to be one of the most difficult things for new runners to accomplish. Poor breathing can result in cramping or side stitches, improper breathing can also slow you down and make your runs a lot shorter than you intended. In order for muscles to perform better it is crucial that they receive the proper amount of oxygen, proper breathing can help ensure this.
There is no quick way to learn to breather better, it takes time and effort to help manage this task. There are some basic exercises that you can do throughout the day as well as on your “off” days from training. With a little patience and concentration you will be on your way to better and longer runs. (more…)
