Going out to run became a very popular activity during the first months of confinement as it served as an escape route from confinement and tension. But after a few months, many of those who started running have ended up leaving.
The truth is that, beyond the fads, going out to run is the healthiest activity that contributes to getting in shape and taking care of health, in addition to the energy boost that also makes us feel good. But in order for it to really be a satisfactory activity that we want to practice for a long time, some aspects must be taken into account.
It is about following habits that will allow us to integrate running into our day-to-day lives without becoming a burden that we want to abandon.
If you follow these tips, you’ll run for a long time.
Take it slow and steady
We’ve all been there, starting with a lot of enthusiasm and quickly finding ourselves overwhelmed. This happens because we haven’t kept a gradual pace, starting slowly and increasing it as we adapt to the activity.
This is especially important for people with a sedentary or inactive lifestyle to physical exercise. To start running, a good option is to start walking so that the joints and legs are acclimatised. If you start well, you’ll be going a lot longer.
Don’t forget to do scheduled rest moments so your body can regain strength.
Set small goals
Similarly, we can’t pretend to run a marathon on day one. The ideal is to set small goals, both in the time we dedicate and the distance we run. At first, we must look, for example, at a day and a slot that we will dedicate to this activity, and start gradually, walking or running at a gentle pace.
As we get fit, we can expand our goals, shifting from flat terrain to more difficult ones or other objectives.
Combines different activities
Just because you’re a fan of running doesn’t mean you have to do it every day or dedicate yourself to it. It’s important to know when to stop and take a break, and combine running with walking.
Interval training helps us burn a significant number of calories in a short time, so plan to combine running with other activities and, of course, with rest.