The Healthy Thread
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Runner here.There's so much involved in running, specially if you do end up taking it as a serious hobby. Here are a few basic things.
• Go out even if you don't feel like running. Force yourself to run.
• Go to a good running store. They will help you choose the right pair of shoes for you. Don't just go to the nike store. At a running store the staff will check your foot stride and will help you find a pair of shoes that will not only help you stay injure free, but that will also help you perform better. Who doesn't want faster times?
• Get running clothes. You don't have to, but just having them around can help you get a little more motivated. In cases they can also help you run faster by making you feel more comfortable during your runs.
• Download the Nike+ app, or Strava. It's a good idea to record your progress. Plus these apps can make running a little more interesting. You can listen to music while the app records every run and you can compete with friends and other runners. I use the Nike+ and can't live without it. If you don't wanna carry your phone or an ipod, just get a GPS watch.
• You can run and not be obsessed with nutrition. If you do want to get the most out of your runs and do intend to run quite a bit... then yeah, pay attention how much protein and carbs you eat every day. Protein and fat help build muscle and lose weight. You are def going to want to eat a little more Carbs. Carbs = energy. It's that simple. Your body basically has two gas tanks. One is for Fat and the other for Carbs. Your body goes after the Carbs first. Once your body can't find any more carbs to use as fuel, it will start using Fat as fuel. The thing is that when your body runs out of carbs to burn, you start slowing down, and feeling weak and tired... and Fat is not a good source of energy for the body. So do try to eat more carbs during the day. Any kind of carbs is good pretty much, but I would recommend oatmeal with a banana before a running session. An orange is a good option after your workout. Also try to play around with grains, nuts, apples, beans (good source of iron), peanut butter, spinach and berries.
• Water, water and more water.
• Do try to warm up and cool down. It's a good a idea to make it a habit. But nowadays there is a little debate as to whether this helps or not. I personally don't warm up anymore. I feel better when I run without warming up.
• DO NOT run every day, unless you are training for the Olympics. It is extremely important to give your body some rest. A day of rest can actually make you a better and faster runner than forcing yourself to go out for a 10k session. If you are just able to run 5k at the beginning, and one day you push yourself and do 7k, rest the next day.
• Slowly increase your mileage.- This. This is why I <3 QBNbklyndroobeki
- This is wealthy info for me. I was going to run daily even if it was around the block. Don't have the best shoes to run with but again, I just want to get outbklyndroobeki
- there. Likely won't do a mile, but 1/2 for tomorrow. And walk the rest home while hydrating. I'm average at the moment, I don't work out but somehow I'm one ofbklyndroobeki
- those people who can maintain tone without doing much. Would like to feel more energized during my day (recently been feeling LOW energy and kind of "depressed"bklyndroobeki
- not like me.
Thanks for this! It's incredibly helpful!bklyndroobeki - Btw... There's a few other QBNers who also use Nike+. We create challenges and compete against each other.VectorMasked
- Don't forget to let us know when you've create your nike+ account so you can join the gang.VectorMasked
- you get any sun?yurimon