Because it does not have to be the worst.
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed
Has this ever happened to you?
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love pounding the pavement in tiny shorts and those who believe that to run is to hurt while getting increasingly bored. But there is a way to reap running’s health benefits while enjoying the ride — even if you're not super in shape or naturally athletic, or even if you've already tried and ditched running in the past.
To figure out how to start running, stick with it, and not hate it (or your life) BuzzFeed Life talked via email to two running coaches: Jason Fitzgerald, USATF-certified running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and founder of Strength Running; and Jon-Erik Kawamoto, MSc, CSCS, personal trainer, and managing director and owner of JK Conditioning in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Here's their best advice:
NBC / Via slaycinder.tumblr.com
Your first move: Set realistic expectations for what running will actually be like.
“I think new runners might hate running when their expectations aren’t met,” says Kawamoto. Running does involve some level of skill, so you need to start slow. If not, it will be hard, maybe feel terrible, and might even convince you that you’re bad at running and should never run again. “People usually like things they’re good at," says Kawamoto. "Running is no different.”
So don't expect super-impressive mileage and speed your first month out. Give yourself time to get there.
Buy this shirt at Etsy for $17.95.
WorkItWear / Via etsy.com
Invest in high-quality running sneakers.
Hold off on buying all those expensive accessories like GPS watches, technical apparel, and fitness trackers until you're totally obsessed with running. For the moment, all you really need is a good pair of sneakers: ones that fit your feet and your stride. "Generally, shoes in the $70–$100 range are just fine," Fitzgerald says. Take our running shoe quiz to figure out what you might want, then go to a specialty running store to get fit for the right pair.
0 nhận xét:
Đăng nhận xét