| If you want to start running, it's a great habit to | | | | long time runners who didn't heed this advice |
| get into for your overall health and fitness. It can | | | | have shin, ankle, knee, and hip problems. Go for |
| be hard at times since running is not the easiest | | | | soft surfaces and make sure your shoes are |
| thing to be doing. While it is tough, there are | | | | properly padded. Stretch after you exercise. This |
| things that are done to make running even more | | | | will help you prevent being too sore after your |
| problematic that you need to try to avoid. | | | | workout or the next day. Many people stretch |
| Be sure that you drink plenty of water before | | | | before working out, but doing so after has |
| you run, during your run, and after your run. | | | | benefits in preventing pain later. |
| There are so many problems with being sore, | | | | Change up your routine especially if you begin to |
| cramps, and other things that are associated with | | | | plateau. There are options for running farther or |
| not having enough water in the body. Bring along | | | | running the same distances but going faster. |
| a bottle of water or wear a running hydration | | | | There is no need to run the same all the time. If |
| pack. | | | | you start to feel pain, it means that there is a |
| Learn how to breathe properly. Many beginners | | | | problem, especially if it's in your legs somewhere. |
| struggle with not having enough air. Generally you | | | | Be careful and take it easy. You don't need to |
| breathe in when the right foot hits the ground, | | | | injure yourself while trying to improve your |
| then out the next time it does. You can use the | | | | fitness. |
| left foot as well. This helps you keep a good | | | | There are many problems associated with running |
| rhythm and makes sure you are getting oxygen | | | | that you can avoid. Learn what these are so that |
| like you need. | | | | running as a habit will be much easier. |
| Run on softer surfaces versus hard ones. Many | | | | |