GETTING A
RUNNING START A Good Place To Run Finding a good trail is a great motivator. Google “running trails near me,” and there will be plenty. You can also look in the pages of this magazine, as we have put together a map of nearby trails and other
by Susan Neuhalfen
R
unning has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it’s hard on the body. It jars
joints and just leaves you feeling achy all day if you don’t do it enough. On the other hand, it’s a very quick way
to lose weight and a great motivator. It is also addictive, and once that
addiction is discovered by a runner, the euphoria is unmatched.
Take Your Mind Off It
used. A few recommended include:
The point of listening to something
Training, and 5K Run.
put it into a positive state. Design
5K Runner, C25K, Zombies, Run! 5K GPS Watch - Heart Monitor It’s important to keep an eye on
your heart rate when you run, which is why you should invest in a quality
GPS watch designed specifically for
For those just starting to run,
runners. Runner’s World lists the
overwhelming. Luckily thousands of
Multisport, Polar Advantage, Garmin
the best equipment available to make
a few of the more advanced GPS
is to take your mind off the run and a playlist with songs that mimic the beats per minute (BPM) of the run, or just turn on Pandora Radio and listen to your favorite tunes. Podcasts and books are available if you prefer something other than music. The app Zombies, Run narrates an
however, the entire thought can be
Apple Watch Series 4, Coros Apex
people have taken the time to create
Fenix 5 Plus, and the Suunto 9 as just
learning to run easier than ever.
watches for runners in 2019.
Find A Running Mate
Here are a few first steps to make that
The Right Shoes
To take running in a more social
Don’t just purchase any run-of-the-
direction, there are plenty of running
that specializes in running shoes,
Search the internet and find one that
transition to running: Couch To 5K Apps
adventure story in which the runner outruns hordes of hungry zombies while collecting things for the mission.
mill tennis shoe – go to a shoe store
clubs in the area, and most are free.
to motivate yourself, and there is no
and let the specialist watch you run
fits your style.
Unlike a 1 mile fun run, it’s just long
toes, the outside of the feet, or even
feeling like you are running forever
shoes designed specifically for how
Lucky for you, there are several
difference between sore hips and
running a great go-to sport that fits
beginning runner. Many are free
you’re at it get some good, cushy
too late to start a great new habit
Signing up for a run is a great way
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depending on the type of phone
running spots.
better motivator than a 5K (3.1 miles).
or walk. Runners may run on their
enough to be a challenge without
their heels. It varies, and there are
like a half-marathon or full marathon.
you run. The right shoe can mean the
into exactly what is needed to make
apps entitled “Couch to 5k” for the
ankles and feeling great. While
your schedule. Remember, it’s never
and some work better than others
running socks.
like running.
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There are plenty of other hacks out there to make running easier. Start with these basics and then work
