Our Top Tips For New Runners | Running For Beginners

Running sounds like such a simple sport and it is! There are however a few things to be aware of that can help you to enjoy it and progress. Heather is here to address the key areas of running that can significantly affect your experience, preventing injuries, and keeping you motivated!

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What are your top tips for new runners? Let us know 🙌

[iggalan]

My best tip is: start slowly 😀 We're often too overconfident of our capabilities and this can lead to frustration or even injury. You want to run for days to come, so don't risk it by wanting to go too far too quickly. You will need time to learn how your body will react to it, how much you can run, how fast should you run and so on. This needs time, so start very very gradually, do want you think it's going to work for you. Going all out each day on each run is just a bad idea no matter what your level is. Also doing run-walk-run is fine, don't be afraid to switch to walking for a bit. I've been running for a few years and I do that all the time when I'm training at low heart-rates in steep climbs, it's fine, my objective is staying in Z2, not going all out.

[CyberSecureCitizen]

I'm a track and field athlete. Great Video, support from Portugal!

[jamesthorogood]

Something important that I think was missed from this is not to do too much, too soon. And perform strength exercises to make sure your lower-body muscles are up for it.

After completing the Couch-to-5K this year, I ramped up my distances too soon and became injured. 4 months on, and I am still unable to run because my knees hurt each time I try. (I'm hoping to see a doctor once lockdown eases).

[adaiyah-zerahbahtyahudah]

I have a very low gait. Have to work on that. Great Video

[danielmagana]

I want to run with better results and with your help It will be possible...
Cheers from NYC

[SamMartinPeakPerformance]

1:11 - angle looked dodgey there. Top tip - always be aware of traffic!

[slkwtbs]

My best tip is: start slowly We're often too overconfident of our capabilities and this can lead to frustration or even injury. You want to run for days to come, so don't risk it by wanting to go too far too quickly. You will need time to learn how your body will react to it, how much you can run, how fast should you run and so on. This needs time, so start very very gradually, do want you think it's going to work for you. Going all out each day on each run is just a bad idea no matter what your level is. Also doing run-walk-run is fine, don't be afraid to switch to walking for a bit. I've been running for a few years and I do that all the time when I'm training at low heart-rates in steep climbs, it's fine, my objective is staying in Z2, not going all out.

[nitinpereira]

Hi GTN, I've watched the exercise video for runners. Should I continue the exercise for a week or two to strengthen the leg muscles before running? Please let me know, thank you.

[eagleironic]

Another wonderful video! I wonder for running cadence, is there an ideal rate we should be aiming for? I understand it would vary from person to person. I’m not sure how else I can tell if I need to up my cadence, or if I’m hitting an ok stride rate, for the speed I’m going.

[Moneyalmenial]

"Energy stored in your body", Heather just called me "fat"!

[sarapfeifer]

Im training for a triathlon in march 2021 and bbn I cant run correctly also tho add to that I have server and actively induced asthma

[novennelagua]

I run because I want to represent my country soon.

[vigneshk]

I love running swimming cycling football and cricket

[ethan-youtubetips]

You got me hooked for the whole video. When is it coming out? Thumbs up 👍

[mostlyrunchat]

Great tips, I have just set up a podcast and YouTube channel. I will help 1/2 runners and share their journey. Also I will will interview some experienced runners also. Really like your channel. Any tips will be welcomed.

[alecuclaudiualin]

I've just started running, yesterday was my 3 session but everytime I run I'm having a hip pain I mean not when I'm running but afterwards, I've started with 8.5 km the second session was 9.2 km and the third session was 10 km, could it be from the long distance since I've just started running? Thanks

[stavroulageorgiou]

I just start running and every single time, i get bubles on my foot, in the toes especially, and i can't continue of the discomfort. The next day i can't even walk properly. How i can prevent it? Also, when i run i can't activate the glutes and i feel it on my lower back and outer knee.

[kruegsfan]

Hey your video was great! My friend also makes running videos like this on YouTube. He’s gonna be posting a videos soon on his half marathon he just did. Check him out and subscribe if you get the chance, JK Running Productions! 😄