Why running is good for you: seven tips for beginners on how to start training

Running is a useful activity in all respects. It will bring a lot of physical and mental benefits to your life. What do you need for this? Nothing, just start.

And if you have made such a decision, BullFrag reports, we will tell you what a beginner needs to know in order not to burn out emotionally at the start and enjoy every stage of training. Here are some useful tips for amateur runners.

Be prepared

Whatever the reason you decided to start running, make sure your body is ready for it. Remember to stay hydrated, eat a healthy diet and have a positive attitude, and check your condition before each workout.

Place and time

Determine the location and time of your classes. It will be great if you find a good company, partner, or group to run with. They will become your extra motivation and maybe even your new friends.

Stretching and relaxation

When you start running, remember that you need to prepare your body for physical activity. Warm up your muscles with stretches before you start your workout, and then relax and cool them down afterwards. This way, you will avoid muscle pain, sprains, cramps, and achieve better results.

Explore the city

Don't hesitate to look for new places to run to combine different techniques and get aesthetic pleasure from the views of your city.

Increase your workload

When you feel comfortable covering your daily distance, you can increase the duration of your sessions or the number of workouts, but keep an eye on your condition.

Remember the purpose of your training

If you feel a lack of motivation, remember what led you to the decision to run. Whatever it was, make it your "perpetual motion machine" for moving forward.

The best running shoes for running

If you are going to buy running shoes to run with full dedication, here are some tips on how to choose the right ones.

• Always buy shoes a little bigger than your size to avoid injuring your feet.
• Choose socks that match your athletic shoes. They should protect against bruises and scratches on the ankles. For example, models with silicone on the back of the foot.
• Try shoes of different brands. To understand which shoes are right for you, test your gait and foot shape