Reach Your Goals This Fall: Running for Beginners
Though bathing suit weather has passed
and the shorts are going into storage, fall is the perfect time to begin
reaching those fitness goals. For busy moms, the kids go back to school, and
the weather cools down to make those morning or evening runs more pleasant. We
all would love to have more energy, be healthier, and look and feel more
attractive.
Starting a running regimen can be daunting, but sometimes the fear is mental –
and there are helpful plans, supplies, and supplements that can ease the
process. It can be as easy as putting one foot in front of the other. Try glucosamine
tablets to help with early runners’ joint pain as your body gets used to the
increased movement. Several plans also exist on the internet to help just about
anyone become a runner, no matter what their experience and fitness level.
Many plans offer a tiered program
combining walking and running. They recommend alternating the two for specified
periods of time. For example, walk for three minutes and run for one during
your first workout, and increase the running increments on a daily basis
throughout a several-weeks workout until you can run for thirty minutes without
stopping. Even these types of plans can seem daunting those who haven’t had a
lot of physical activity in a long time. The great thing about them is that you
can just work at a pace that works for you. The downfall is that you may not push
yourself like you need to in order to make progress and see results.
Consider finding a friend who is at a
similar fitness level as you, so you can push each other and hold one another
accountable. If you are just starting a running plan, the idea of inviting
another person into the process might seem a little vulnerable. Find a trusted
friend, or join a beginners’ running group. Changes are that others might feel
as vulnerable as you, and you can build a fantastic support group with
like-minded individuals. Just give it a chance.
Good shoes, good music, good
nutrition, and supplements can help you ease into running. Good shoes and
proper stretching prevent shin splints and other ailments, while glucosamine
can help joint function. Eating well provides the energy needed to run and
helps you feel great too!
This fall, take that step you’ve wanted
to take and start running!
Paige
One enjoys writing about fitness and knows that running is challenging, but
definitely is worth it!
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