Ideas for 1st time Runner
1. Sign up for a 5K race right away - maybe 30-60 days away?
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It gives you something to train for.
2. Don't run the exact same route every day
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3. Go less distance than you think
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Most people set these targets too high and fail. Better to do less but be consistent.
4. Use some kind of Running Plan
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There should be free running plans out there which will tell you which days and distances you need to run each day to be ready for your 5 KM race in a few days.
5. Take care of yourself outside of running
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Healthy diet, sleep, stress reduction, cold/heat, breathing exercises.
6. Enlist someone else to run with you or be your accountability buddy
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Or join a local running store's group.
7. Try to train as early in the day as possible
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People who leave training to the afternoon or evening have more reasons to talk themselves out of it.
8. Make sure you have good shoes
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I really like Hoka
9. Get some kind of watch for tracking
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I just use my Apple Watch
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