Things You Wish You'd Been Told When You Started
This morning I asked the following question on Twitter:
What tips do you wish you'd been given when you started running / training? #RunChat
— James Dunne (@KineticRev) June 12, 2013
Top Twitter Tips
I certainly know that my own running training has been (and is) a voyage of trial and error.
Arguably I should know better... Like many of us, I learn by doing - mostly from my mistakes!
Having been inundated with the many responses to my question, I thought I'd share a selection of tips in today's blog post :)
@kineticrev Learn the subtle difference between "ow that hurts because I'm pushing myself" and impending or developing injury
— James Shuttleworth (@JAShuttleworth) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Just bcz you can go for a long run doesn't mean you're prepared for it, injury risk. Build up slowly! Patience is key! #RunChat
— João Pimentel (@pimentelj) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev more drills to improve running form
— david tripp (@mdflix1) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev hip and glute strengthening exercises!
— Rachel (@Runeatrawr) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev #RunChat The junk miles add up. It's fine to run for fun but watch how much aimless stuff you do. You pay a price #injuryrisk
— Sarb Johal (@sarb) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev posture and stretching drills
— Oldgirlrunning (@Oldgirlrunning) June 12, 2013
“@kineticrev: What tips do you wish you'd been given when you started running / training? #RunChat” don't always wear a heart rate monitor
— dave lewis (@boltondave100) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Don't skimp on core work. Track sessions will make you quick.
— Christopher Panks (@Christopher_EP) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev as my physio said to me, you run to get fit but you're not necessarily fit to run.
— Rachel (@Runeatrawr) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Occasionally run without a watch, just RUN for the love of it,it'll stop you burning out and remind you why you love it #RunChat
— James Shuttleworth (@JAShuttleworth) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev That nappy cream is a long run's best friend #chaffing #ouch
— James Stewart (@james_stewart13) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev don't get too caught up with chasing PBs and enjoy it. If you don't enjoy it then what's the point?
— Cat Simpson (@Cat_Simpson_) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev after building up a basic level of fitness join a local athletics/running club at earliest opportunity.Don't fear them #runchat
— Mark Barrow (@Mark_Barrow) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev slow down & take small steps
— Barefoot Dawsy (@BarefootDawsy) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Leave your ego at the door & don't view rest or running slow as a weakness.
— Dave Robertson (@_daverobbo) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Balance hard days with easy days. Well, I was told that, but no one told me just how easy! Very very easy!
— Kyle den Bak (@kdenBak) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Lunges are your friends. No, really! #RunChat #frenemy
— Sarb Johal (@sarb) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev build up your distance and endurance slowly. There are no prizes for training quickly, only injuries
— Simon Olney (@Simon_Olney) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev once you think you've recovered from an injury always take an extra two days off to be safe and sure.
— knocker (@knocker73) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Don't run hard everyday! Train to race not the other around.. #runchat
— John Maye (@JohnPMaye) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev those guys wearing all the gear that seem to breeze past you? Stick with it and it won't be long before your blasting past them.
— Pat John (@patjohn77) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Get coaching on good running form before worrying about flashy footwear.
— Neil May (@neilrmay) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev never do a race in new shoes!!
— Steve Gilbert (@steviedotg) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev As you get fitter, the Hard days become harder and the easy days become easier.
— James Farren (@donendusted) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Run at different speeds, over different distances on different days. Consistency is about doing it, not just doing the same
— Roger Lawton-Spence (@Rogs128) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev Be confident, Stop thinking, Just run.
— Ryan Snell (@smellysnelly79) June 12, 2013
@kineticrev The difference between good pain and injury pain...how much to push through it...and that I'm not super human #RunChat
— Kay Sunshine (@kay_ess2) June 12, 2013
What Advice Would You Give?
Feel free to leave your favourite tips in the comments section below...
