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Running 101: A Beginner's Guide
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A running plan
You can benefit from just 30 minutes of running, 3 times a week.
Start by running 20 minutes at a time, and increase the amount and frequency only when you feel comfortable with your current level of training. Don't be afraid to take walking breaks when needed.
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Running equipment
Invest in a good pair of running shoes and a quality shirt made from wicking material to keep you drier.
A sports watch and heart-rate monitor are nice to have.
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Pace of running
Running will put you slightly out of breath when you start. It should eventually decrease. You should be able to hold a conversation when you're running a good pace.
Once a week, run a faster speed to increase your fitness level.
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How to get rid of side stitches
Side stitches are caused by a lack of oxygen in your GI muscles. Exhale hard and long, or slow down your pace until the stitch subsides.
If it is a recurring problem, consider avoiding solid food immediately before and after a workout.
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Food and weight
Running burns an average of 100 calories per mile. Eat a balanced diet, mostly carbohydrates, followed by equal parts of fats and proteins.
If you want to lose weight, regulate your diet and use running to tone your body.
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Benefits
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Types of running
- Road Running: running on paved roads, paths, and sidewalks.
- Treadmill Running: easier than outdoor running and can be gentler on your joints.
- Racing. Road races can vary from 5Ks to half or full marathons or even ultramarathons.
- Trail Running: it takes place on hiking trails, from deserts to mountains.
- Track Running. Track events include shorter distance races from the 50-yard dash to 400-meter sprints.
Getting Started
- Invest in Shoes and Gear. Visit a specialty running store to get fitted for the best shoes for you and check out gear such as running shorts, tops, or tights made of wicking fibers.
- Stay Safe. Do a warmup before you start, like a walk or an easy jog for 5 min.
- Follow running safety advice, such as going against traffic when running on roads. Always carry some form of identification with you.
- Use the Run/Walk Method. Start with running for one minute, then walk for one minute. Try to increase the running intervals over time.
- Make It Manageable. Keep a conversational pace during each workout. If you can't speak in a full sentence, slow down. Breathe through your nose to get enough oxygen.
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Ramp up slowly
If you did 3 short runs in your first week, you shouldn’t double that for week 2, even if you feel fine.
Progress takes more time than you think, because each body system adapts ...
A beginner routine should include:
- Most or all of your runs at a pace that feels comfortable, controlled, and conversational.
- Exercise that is not running, if you feel that the above isn’t enough for you: Cycling and other cross-training can work your lungs and muscles without putting too much strain on your tendons and ligaments.
- Strength training, to help everything get stronger and more adaptable.
The "too-much-too-soon" trap
It's usually not the shoes you're wearing, or your posture, but forcing yourself to accomplish too much from the very start that's causing you physical pain.
If you started running in the last few weeks or months and you get injured, you probably have nothing to blame but the fact that you’ve been doing too much, too soon.
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