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If you’ve never run before, it will be difficult the first few
times. It’s normal to feel horrible and be out of breath as
your body isn’t used to running movements. Don’t give up, if
you continue to go out, you will improve!
5 minutes or 2 hours, EVERY run is better than nothing.
Even if you don’t feel like it, put your PE kit on anyway, you may just
go out after all. No matter how long or fast, give yourself a pat on the back!
New runners always start off running too fast. This will only result in your running out of
steam. SLOW DOWN! Even if it feels like you could walk faster, it’s important not to rush
like you are in a race. You can always speed up when you get fitter.
STRETCH BEFORE AND AFTER! It’s boring, but your body will thank you for it and it’s
likely you will be in pain if you don’t.
If you think you may like it, invest in a good pair of running trainers, they don’t have to cost
the earth. You can get all kinds of running clothes, but you only need decent trainers.
Try not to tense your body, let your shoulders relax, unclench your fists, don’t swing your
arms side to side, but try and swing them out in front (not too much) with your elbows in,
this will propel you forward.
If you have never run and don’t do a lot of exercise, even running a minute may seem
impossible, but if you continue training, YOU WILL be able to do this, and longer!
Lastly, NOTICE HOW YOU FEEL after a run, your body may feel in pain, but running is a
great way to produce endorphins, lifting your mood and helping maintain good wellbeing.
Rachel's running again!
I bought a running machine with the train fare not spent
travelling to work. I used to run many years ago but got well
out of the habit. I have had a bad knee for a while and this
made me even less mobile and I put on a lot of weight. I am
taking it slowly but my knee is holding it out and I'm really
enjoying listening to music and having 30 minutes to myself
(kids parked in front of Disney!). I feel happier and healthier
- if I can do this, anyone can! Rachel