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Your New Running Workout

December 2, 2008



The time has come that you have decided it is time to run. You have decided to step up your aerobic workout and add a run to your daily routine. One of the best ingredients for your running routine is to start out with a great warm up and to follow up with a great stretch. Hold each stretch for approximately 10 seconds and focus on the hamstrings, quads and calves. Your legs need to be completely warmed up to avoid joint or muscle injury.

If you find that your joints are aching and sore you may want to possibly consider changing the turf that you run on. Running on a surface that can absorb the impact while running, will prevent a lot of the joint pains that you may be feeling after your workout. An indoor track may be a good place for you to take your run or through the park in the grass.

Hydration is also a very important part of your running workout. This is one of the most demanding sports or exercises that you can do to your body. It is important to keep your body hydrated before, during and after your workout. Carry a bottle of water with you while on your run so that you can drink while on the go. The temperature will also play a role in how much liquid you need to consume during your workout. The hotter the temperature the more you will sweat and the more you will need to drink.

Your body will generally let you know if you need to change the terrain that you are running on, if you are drinking enough water and even if you are warming up and stretching properly. Body aches and pains that seem to last too long are a good indication that you are running on too hard of a terrain. If you find that you are ending up with sprained joints then you may not be warming up and stretching enough. So listen to what your body tells you and have a great run.


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