No matter how you look at it, the start is the start.
You've made a great decision - to start running. You've taken stock, you know where you're at. You've found inspiration, and enlisted support. You've managed to get out the door, realised that some is better than none', and even considered a seeking a coach or mentor.
My 10 Tips to help you start - successfully, speedily and safely:
- Take Stock
- Do Some Homework
- Be Inspired
- Make a Decision
- Enlist Support
- Build-in Success
- Some is Better Than None
- Find a Coach or Mentor
- Hang In There
- Sometimes Less is More
Here are more strategies to help you keep the momentum...
9. Hang in There:
- enjoyable running comes from being regular, yet regular running helps make you fit enough to enjoy it
- frequency is your friend - aim to go 'more often' before 'more distance' and 'more speed'
- some of the early jiggling, bouncing and jarring caused by impact with the ground will take some getting used to
- it may not be all plain-sailing and black-slapping - you may even experience some chaffing or a blister or two. It may also cause some delayed muscles soreness (DOMS) and joint stiffness. Again, small doses frequently will help reduce the likelihood of these and allow you to do more (in time)
- running through parklands and on trails and grass will reduce the impact shock to your body. If you can, avoid concrete, asphalt and hills for your first few weeks
- some days will be tougher than others to get out - energy, time, motivation - but do get out. You'll be glad you did!
- patience and persistence are powerful
And for when you're ready for more...
9. Hang in There:
- enjoyable running comes from being regular, yet regular running helps make you fit enough to enjoy it
- frequency is your friend - aim to go 'more often' before 'more distance' and 'more speed'
- some of the early jiggling, bouncing and jarring caused by impact with the ground will take some getting used to
- it may not be all plain-sailing and black-slapping - you may even experience some chaffing or a blister or two. It may also cause some delayed muscles soreness (DOMS) and joint stiffness. Again, small doses frequently will help reduce the likelihood of these and allow you to do more (in time)
- running through parklands and on trails and grass will reduce the impact shock to your body. If you can, avoid concrete, asphalt and hills for your first few weeks
- some days will be tougher than others to get out - energy, time, motivation - but do get out. You'll be glad you did!
- patience and persistence are powerful
And for when you're ready for more...
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