Whether you're a seasoned vet or just new to the running scene, helpful hints are always welcome to help you keep coming back mile after mile.
Anyone who runs can tell you that some days are better than others. How do you keep going? What gets you out of your head, and into the rhythm that you fell in love with in the first place? Our friend from Miles Through Motherhood gave us some tips! Write these down if you've just started your running journey, or if you've been training for years and need some simple reminders to help you refocus on days when running may not come so easily.
Most of your runs should be done at an "easy" pace. I used to think that every run needed to be an all out effort and that's a quick way to get burnt out on running. Run/walk intervals are a perfect way to make sure you're keeping the run "light" and building up mileage in a safe way.
If you're going for a distance that feels daunting, try piecing it up into smaller sections with different routes. Only focus on the mile you're on.
I always save a podcast or a playlist I really like for my runs. It gives me something to look forward to that is special just for when I'm running.
Adding in strength training helps improve your running and prevent injury. It also works muscles you don't get to use when you run, so your body can have balance.
When you first start running it's even more important to take rest days and build up your running days slowly. It's so important to have a mix of running, strength training and renting.
Looking for more tips? Follow @milesthroughmotherhood for more inspiration!
Needing a little motivation? Join in the fight against childhood cancer and start training for next year's St Jude Run, or find a satellite run near you!
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