Start Running By Walking First
Posted on July 2, 2010
Filed Under Exercise
Running is a very simple sport. Other than a decent pair of shoes, you need no special equipment and no special location, because you can run almost everywhere. An unlike most other sports, you don’t need to be an expert to be successful at it. No matter what your age or size or speed, you can still be successful at running.
At first, it might seem like a tremendous effort. You might experience a daily struggle and feel like quitting. This is a normal reaction, because your body is adjusting to a new and different routine, and you should expect it to take time to settle down and learn to enjoy it.
Andre Kaokane at Running Tips 4 All says that running is more of a mental activity than a physical one. Many people begin a running program in order to lose weight or obtain a slim physique. At first, you may see no immediate results and become discouraged. This is where the mental part of the sport becomes apparent. If you can muster the willpower and the discipline to stick with your new program for several weeks, he guarantees that you will see results.
No matter how quickly or slowly you run, you will burn about 120 calories every mile. So the good news is that, simply by putting one foot in front of the other for one mile, you will be successful at burning off extra calories, which will make it a lot easier to lose weight.
As previously noted, running is a simple sport, but that does not mean that you should start by sprinting down the road. The foundation of a good beginner running program is actually walking. You start by walking, and then progress to a combination of walking and slow running. Eventually you will get to the point of running for a solid half hour, and more!
To learn more running tips for beginners, please visit Running Tips 4 All. And happy (slow) running!
