Pick Up Your Pace And Hit The Pavement Again
As
the weather starts to get nicer, it is a great opportunity to head
outside and exercise. But after a sedentary winter, or possibly an
inactive couple of years, it might be difficult to decide where to start.
You
should begin by ensuring you have a good pair of running shoes. Not
having the proper foot wear can be strenuous on your body and can make
running a lot more difficult than it needs to be.
If
you haven’t been physically active in a while, you might want to start
off with going for brisk walks between 3-5 times per week. Walking will help
get your heart pumping and body moving, which will help prepare it for
a more intense work out.
Slowly
begin to add intervals of jogging to your walks. For example, if you
are walking for 30 minutes, add 2 minutes of jogging for every 10 minutes
you jog. After a few weeks, when this becomes easier for you, start
jogging for a few minutes longer within every ten minutes. Continue to
increase the intervals of jogging every few weeks. Eventually your
fitness will improve enough for you to be jogging the majority of the
time, barely needing to walk.
As
your stamina continues to improve, you can increase the length or speed
of your runs. Instead of running for 30 minutes, aim for 45 minutes, or
time your runs and try to beat your personal best.
A
good way to motivate yourself is to sign up for a run several months
down the line. Whether it is a 5km, 10km, or any other distance,
signing up for a run will help give you a specific goal and deadline.
Finally,
don’t get discourage. Remember it might take some time to get back into
running shape, but sticking with it will be rewarding!
 Vanessa Matyas | |
| About the author: | |
After finishing her Masters in Communications and New Media from McMaster University this August, Vanessa Matyas jumped on a plane to California in search of some adventure. The self proclaimed pop culture junkie was in heaven, enjoying all the sights, sounds and weather of Los Angeles. After returning to Toronto she decided to put her passion for all things entertainment to good use, which led her here to WOMAN.CA. | |
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