Simple tips to help you succeed as a new runner. Follow this guide to start running, avoid injury, achieve your goals and enjoy your miles
You can’t start a new year without talking about goals and resolutions, right? Whether it’s to lose weight to improve overall health, starting a routine is always a popular New Year’s resolution. However, many people take on too much too soon and get injured or burn out — and then end up not running at all. But that won’t be you!
If running for 3 miles straight or even a mile straight sounds intimidating, there’s no need to worry. Run-walk intervals are a proven method for beginning a lifelong habit of running.
Focus on building your foundation first before tackling races and long-distance running. This means you should wait until you have at least six months of running (or run-walking) as a base before you decide to train for a half marathon or marathon.
You may have a running buddy or a coach to keep you accountable, but ultimately you need to be accountable to yourself.
