
Each spring, numerous people start
their running routine to shape up before the summer season. However, it seems
that every beginner does 5 common mistakes at the start, so this article’s aim
is to help you avoid them!
Improper diet
Your body is like a car that needs
tone fueled in order to run properly. Therefore, you need to think about a
proper diet and a lot of water. For instance, an hour before you go running,
you should consume a small portion of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
You could eat a slice of whole wheat
bread with almond or peanut butter spread.
2 hours before you go0 running, you
can eat some food that is rich in fats, protein, carbohydrates, like eggs a
slice of wheat toast and bacon.
Yet, if you plan to go on a longer
run, you can take some energy gels or some fruit snacks that are a natural and
organic alternative. These snacks will provide the needed amount of sugar, but
will also keep your stomach calm at the same time.
Wrong shoes
Improper shoes may lead to numerous
unexpected issues, like hip pain, shoulder pain, ankle pain and the like. This
means that your shoes, if not suitable, may represent a silent danger in your
running practice.
Hence, it is really important to
choose proper shoes for running. Always consider the gait and the areas that
are subjected to most pressure while running. In this way, your running
procedure will be eased and significantly improved.
Starting too fast
New runners always do two mistakes:
they are going too fast, which leads to exhaustion. At the end, the person is
too tired and may even want to give up this habit.
Therefore, you should pace yourself,
and work on your aim gradually and slowly. Hence, start at a moderate pace, and
gradually raise the speed. In this way, you would also build your stamina.
Heel Striking
Heel striking is, in fact, landing on
the heel fist (over striding) which may lead to injury, like shin splints.
Therefore, you need to try and land mid-sole. Your may need to shorten up the
stride a bit, but you may prevent major complications, and your running habit
will provide only benefits for your body.
Unrealistic goals
One really harmful thing you can do
to yourself is to set an unrealistic goal and expect more than you can achieve
at the beginning. For instance, instead of competing against other more
experienced runners, aim at running a mile, and gradually increase the route.
This is because you need to build stamina and strength to reach your
goal, and over time, you will be becoming better in running and this will also enhance
your goals