4-easy-tips-for-running-beginners

Running, for beginners especially, is one of the most enjoyable habits one can acquire. It's a great workout for both the lungs and the heart and is one of the most affordable physical activities you can do in order to lose weight. Before starting a running habit, it's suggested you learn some basic information about running that can help you achieve the full potential of your workout and keep you away from injuries.

Here are some tips you should know to get started with your running routine.

1. Think Of Your Running Outfit.

 Before you start, you need to pick light and comfortable clothing as well as a descent pair of running shoes. What should you be wearing before you get yourself out and running? Know your size well. If you're in doubt, ask your friends' suggestion on shoes and clothing. Your outfit, specifically designed for running, will help you avoid further injuries. Your running shoes would help absorb the pressure you put on your joints and finding the perfect pair can really come in handy. You can replace your shoes after a year or two, depending on how many miles you do in a month.

2. Warm Ups and Cool Downs. 

Always do warm ups before starting your workout and cool down at the end of it. Warm-ups are essential in running especially for beginners. A good warm-up gives your muscles enough supply of oxygen which makes them more flexible and efficient. Warming up helps minimize stress and injury when you run. Cooling down will also benefit the same sets of muscles as they have been stressed out when you ran. Giving them the rest they deserve is just fair enough. This is one of the most neglected elements of running though.

3. Look ahead! 

Your eyes should be always focused on the ground 10 to 20 feet ahead. Staring at your feet is not a proper running habit. Looking ahead keeps your focus and can clear you from any forthcoming danger. When you're running on roads and highways, be at the road side where you'd be doing a counter flow. It's easier to keep track of what's coming in front of you rather than running along with the vehicles' natural flow. Keeping your shoulders relaxed will give you that natural sway in each stride. Lean slight forward but keep your body upright.

4. Follow a program.

Do your routine continuously. You will get all the benefits of running if you continuously endeavor with this physical activity even once or twice a week. Increase it accordingly as you learn the tricks in running.

If you're running as a beginner, listen to your own system. Follow your own pace and increase personal challenges naturally. Running for beginners may require a different set of discipline compared to intermediate or advanced runners but all the same, each day is a learning day. Focus on these 4 easy tips and you'll one day hurdle the beginners' stage.