Top 5 tips for beginner runners

Want to run but don't know where to start?


Follow these easy tips and start your running journey today...

* Start slow, like as slow as a tortise -he won in the end didn't he?! Download couch to 5k and follow that, or decide on how long you want to go out for and run/walk it...

For example:

'I want to go out for 15 minutes!'

...

5 min fast walk warm up

1 min run 

1 min walk (catch your breath, 60 seconds till you go again.. buzzing!)

1 min run, then 1 min walk and so on. 

Take a 5 minute cool down walk at the end, while swearing under your breath that everything hurts and your lungs are going to explode. 

* Don't over do it. Have rest days, keep looking forward to your next run. Don't laugh, once you get the running bug you will be banging on to everyone you know about how running has changed your life and how amazing it is. Honestly, you will! 
You will also do your friends head in banging on about it, so find some groups online where you can brag away :) 

*Get a great playlist together, or download a motivational podcast or a serial killer one- whichever floats your boat.

*Track your progress, download Strava or keep a running journal on any random notepad that is lying around. You will be surprised to see how quickly you improve even if it's by a second, it all counts. 

*Don't over think it, just put on your trainers and get outside! GO, GO, GO!!!! 






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