Running can seem too stressful and going into it with this mindset means automatic failure. Running is actually supposed to relieve stress and make you more stable, but not knowing when to run or proper techniques can make it challenging to start. Here are some tips to help you along into a runner lifestyle.
- Having the right running shoes.
- Wearing the right running shoes is the key to comfort and injury prevention. We offer a great selection of running shoes and offer many different sizes to fit your specific foot. Also, shoes can actually become worn out and need to be replaced every 300 to 400 miles.
- Warmups and Cool Downs
- Warming up your body properly tells it that it is getting ready to begin working soon. Raising your heart rate at a slow pace, the warmup helps minimize stress on your heart when you start running. Starting your runs with a mid-pace walk and followed with an easy jog for a few minutes is a great example of this. Cooling down properly allows your heart rate and blood pressure to come down gradually. Ending your run with a slow jog or walk for a few minutes will do this.
Front Runner Athletics
4251 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 875-3642
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