Rec | JUST START

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Rec'd on 🏃‍♀️ How do i start running, y’all

I know this sounds like the dumbest most obvious advice ever but seriously. Just start going on runs regularly - don’t stress about pace or distance - I personally started by following a training plan but u don’t have to

@sophiechiew

Mar 20, 2024

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invest in some good shoes, throw on literally any shirt + pant/short combo, find a good running playlist and try and find some comfortable wireless headphones and just get out there. run a trail, or just around the block. don't even run fast, run as slow as you want but just try not to walk for the entire run. log your progress on your chosen app. try and run every week but don't feel bad if you miss a week, just make sure to run even harder the next time you get out. stretch before (dynamic) and after (static) your run and learn proper form (eg. how to hold your arms, where your foot should be striking the floor, posture, etc.) to avoid injuries.

@salmune

Apr 25, 2024

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start now

just try it starting whenever is the best thing you can do i used to love running but i wasn’t allowed to use the treadmill at me crib i started running again on a treadmill and i have intervals where i push myself to keep running and then let myself have some downtime i’ve noticed improvement even though i rarely go to the gym just try it whenever

@macroplanktonic

Mar 20, 2024

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run slowwww

literally get used to running so slow that it feels wrong. beginners tend to run too fast because they think that’s what is required to improve, but that could not be further from the truth! slow runs are the best way to build up aerobic fitness at the beginning. once your body gets used to running more often you can incorporate some faster runs or intervals, but for now just run at a pace that feels enjoyable even if it feels super slow. i also found running for time is more encouraging than for distance (i.e. set a timer for 20 minutes of running instead of x number of miles). run in nature or with friends, listen to your favourite playlist or podcast, and of course be patient. it takes time to start enjoying running but once you do you will never regret starting :)