For any runners, beginners, long time runners, to focus on switching our runs into a habit will help make it easier, not as stressful to become a regular runner. To follow a regular running schedule, will help us stay healthier, happier more fit and live longer.
To perform weekly runs according to our schedule and running plans, will help, support our bone density and health, muscle strength, heart health and positive mental health.
6 Steps to Turn Running Into a Habit
1. If you’re a Beginner Start Small or Shorter Distance
2. Plan Your Running Schedule and Training
3. Make it a Priority Like an Urgent Work Plan
4. Get Your Running Gear Prepared the Night Before
5. Make it a Regular Schedule According to Your Work and Life Schedule
6. Make it Fun Focus on Doing Fun Runs Not Focusing Only on Speed or Pace
To get going and keep running, schedule at least five workouts per week:
Three runs and
Two cross-training routines- Cycling, swimming, strength training or yoga.
Once we decide on the building blocks of our running plan, we should write it down, or post it where we can see it and have access to it on a regular basis.
Just make sure to be specific about each detail:
Running distance
Running time
Running duration
Type of a run
Walk/run ratio (for the complete beginner)
Training pace
Running route
Prepare in advance your running shoes, clothes, water bottle, and running backpack, preferably the night before. This helps eliminate any excuse to skip the run.
Things to Track
Keep tabs on your achievement and everyday each exercise details in a workout journal, or use training apps like Strava, watches like Garmin, Coros, Fitbit.
These may include:
Running workouts
Running distance
Heart rate
Running goals
Running times
Kilometres on a running shoe
Running performance
Cross training activities
Weight
Body measures
Before and after pictures
Meals
Weather
Sleep patterns
Weekly mileage
Calorie intake
Aches and pains
Focus On Nice Running Habits, Feel Good, Feel Better, Enjoy Every Run For Life!
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