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Posted on Oct 19, 2007 under Training Tips |First of all we must state that running is harder on your body than other exercises, so it is going to take some time for your body to adapt to the running. Make sure you check with your physician before starting any kind of exercise program. This is absolutely critical for people who may have heart conditions.
With that fact in mind, it is a good idea to already be fit and have been working out with some exercise machines. Biking and swimming are also good to keep in shape with no pounding on the legs.
When you think you are ready to start running, start with maybe 5 to 10 minutes the first day. Walk some if you need to. Remember that it is fine to walk if you need to. The fast runner may get to the line before you, but you’ll get there eventually.
The same goes with training. You can take your time to get in shape and eventually you’ll get there. Only run every other day at the most. When starting out you must give your body time to adapt to the stress from running. On the days that you don’t run, you can do some cross-training exercises. For some good cross-training exercise and workouts click here.
Gradually start adding more time to each run. Usually 5 minute increments work good. For example if you ran 10 minutes for each run one week, do 15 minutes for each run the next. Keep taking walking breaks during the run as needed.
Eventually you’ll be able to run continuously, and you’ll love running as much as we do. To get up to date running tips in your e-mail daily click here. Every morning in your e-mail will be a useful tip that you can use to improve your running. Some days the tip will just be an inspirational quote from a famous runner to help you get out the door running.
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