| Running is one of the simplest quickest ways of any | | | | and leg problems. |
| fitness program to get results. For a small investment | | | | 5. Is Warm Up Important? |
| in time money and effort you improve your health | | | | Before and after running it is recommended to take |
| and life. By spending a few minutes daily running you | | | | a few minutes to stretch your muscles to avoid |
| feel stronger, less tense, more confident and for | | | | strain. Find four or five stretches you like and get |
| some look years younger. Better yet almost anyone | | | | into a habit of doing them. |
| can do it. | | | | 6. Is There A Special Running Technique? |
| 1. Is It Safe? | | | | You should run naturally and the way you feel most |
| If you are 40 physically active you could start now, | | | | comfortable and remember to land on your heel and |
| but if you have a history of cardiac, respiratory, knee | | | | spring off the balls of your feet. The smoother you |
| or back problems you should consult a physician first. | | | | look and feel the better. |
| 2. What Type Of Shoes You Should I Purchase? | | | | 7. When Do You Run? |
| This is the only problem you may have and only real | | | | If you are going to take running seriously find a time |
| expense. Shoes are the difference between making | | | | available to you on most days. Once in a habit of |
| running enjoyable or unbearable. If they do not fit | | | | running at the same time it will become like eating |
| properly and offer the correct support, you may | | | | and sleeping a necessity to make you feel good. The |
| encounter sore feet, back and knee problems. I | | | | day will not be complete without your run. |
| suggest purchasing from a store specializing in running | | | | 8. Do My Eating And Drinking Habits Change? |
| shoes. They have trained staff who can diagnose | | | | Other than eating before a run your eating and |
| your running gait and discover if you are inclined to | | | | drinking habits need not change. If running in hot |
| pronation or supination and recommend the best | | | | weather drink plenty of fluids before, during and |
| shoe. There is no universal shoe and some brands are | | | | after the run. |
| better for running than others. | | | | 9. Can You Run if Injured? |
| 3. What Clothes Should You Wear | | | | If you have a few aches and pains in most cases |
| The clothes are the least of your worries. In the | | | | you can still run because your body warms up during |
| winter dress accordingly and when warmer or in | | | | the exercise and pain goes away. However if pain |
| hotter regions dress as cool as possible and | | | | persists during the run shut it down for a few days |
| remember during you run your body heats up. You | | | | and if when starting up the pain continues consult |
| will learn to dress for the weather as you progress. | | | | with a physiotherapist or massage therapist for relief. |
| 4. Where Do You Run? | | | | 10. Is A Running Program Important? |
| You can do it almost anywhere but you may want | | | | Yes if you want to improve and get the best results |
| to start on a track to measure your distance, but it | | | | from your workouts. Find a program that is |
| may become boring. You will likely start in a park | | | | challenging, stick to it, and you will find unlike other |
| running on pavement or grass. If possible stay away | | | | sports programs it will be more rewarding and |
| from cement surfaces like sidewalks to avoid back | | | | enjoyable. |