Firstly an apology for dividing
this post into three. I thought like me, you all too may find it little boring to
read 21 points in a single shot. So here we go with 2/3 of the “Start running” post.
- Warm
up then stretch
"Try some light jogging or walking before you stretch, or stretch after you run. Stretching 'cold' muscles can cause more harm than good." —Runner's World editors
- Stay
hydrated
"Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate! In cold weather and warm. We use water to sweat, lubricate joints, tendons, and ligaments, and to carry blood efficiently to major organs. I work all day at hydrating." —Dr. Alex Ratelle, former masters running great
- Listen
to your limits
"You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance, but not through pain." —Dr. George Sheehan
- Every
mile is important
"So-called 'junk miles'—those slow miles done on easy days or during warm ups—do count. They burn calories as effectively as fast miles; it just takes longer. Regardless of pace, each mile you run burns about 100 calories." —Hal Higdon, runner/writer/coach
- Go
for the goal and compete with yourself
"I believe in using races as motivators. It's hard to keep on an exercise program if you don't have a significant goal in sight." —Bob Greene, personal trainer of Oprah Winfrey
- Consistency
(yeah again!!)
"Day to day consistency is more important than big mileage. Then you're never shot the next day." —John Campbell, former masters running star from New Zealand
- Tune
in to your body
Once you hit a pace that feels comfortable, tune in to how your body feels. How hard are you breathing? How quickly are your legs turning over? How do your leg muscles feel? Getting a sense of how your comfortable pace feels will help you lock into it on every run.
So..keep youself updated for the final segment of "Start Running" posts. Till then..
Enjoy Running..!!
