Yay guest blog from Macy.........about running my favorite :-)
Top 5 Tips for Running Outdoors
Outdoor running isn’t as easy as when we are
running on the treadmill. For one thing the terrain usually isn’t even, and you
have to be careful and watch out for other elements on the road or trail. It is
more challenging and requires a lot of preparation. Here are some tips that can
help and guide you in your outdoor running.
Things to Consider
Time
Choose
if you want to run in the morning or at night, but make sure that it is the
most convenient time for you and the time at which you can train regularly. When
running when its dark outside choose a well-lighted road, where reflective
clothing, and consider taking or wearing some type of flash light.
Safety
Be
aware of other vehicles on the road, including motorcycles and bicycles. When
running outdoors on the road, be careful wearing earphones or headphones—you
have to be alert and aware of your surroundings all the time. Run opposite the
traffic flow so you can see the vehicles driving towards you—it is easier to
avoid accidents when you can see what’s coming. If possible, choose a road that
gets only light vehicular traffic.
Motive
Get
a running buddy, join a running club on pack runs, sign up in a fitness
program—do something that can make you keep on doing what you have started. Always
welcome a challenge to motivate you to train outdoors.
Warm-up
Always
prepare your body for any physical exercise, especially outdoors where you need
to act quickly to avoid obstacles and make sure you run properly. Do warm-up
stretching before your run and cool down afterwards as well. Stretching conditions
your muscles and prevents cramping and muscle stiffness after running.
Food and Water
Eating
a heavy meal before a run is a no-no; you can, however, have a banana (or
something similar) before running. Bananas are rich in energy and can power you
up during your run. Drink some water an hour before going out and after your
run to replace lost fluids.
Do’s
·
Always
have a simple, specific, and different goal every day.
·
Always
wear comfortable clothes with light and bright colors so you can be easily seen
by other runners, drivers, and pedestrians. If you’re running at night, wear
running shoes and gear with reflectors.
·
Do
some warm-up and cool-down stretching.
·
Drink
plenty of water the night before you run.
·
Alter
or modify your route so you won’t get bored running along the same road every
time.
Outdoor
running is adventurous and exciting but it needs a lot of mental and physical
preparation. To prepare yourself for the outdoors, you can build endurance
indoors with Nordictrack®
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About
the Author
Macy is an avid fan
of the outdoors, and she likes helping others reach their fitness goals,
whether that is exercising indoors or outdoors.
References:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnng7c4vD8A
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