{"id":38085,"date":"2010-12-22T01:00:06","date_gmt":"2010-12-22T06:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=38085"},"modified":"2010-12-21T21:56:35","modified_gmt":"2010-12-22T02:56:35","slug":"top-15-running-tips-to-build-a-healthy-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/12\/top-15-running-tips-to-build-a-healthy-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Running Tips to Build a Healthy Habit"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>If you are looking to start a new running program or routine in the New Year, here are some helpful hints and tips to build the healthy habit- and make it stick.<\/p>\n

Top Fifteen Running Tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. It’s never to late to start:<\/strong> Regardless of your age, the benefits of running<\/a> are plentiful, from increasing your energy levels to decreasing your risk of heart disease.<\/li>\n
  2. Contact your physician:<\/strong> He\/she will more than likely perform a physical on you to be sure that you are as healthy and as free from injury as possible.<\/li>\n
  3. Partake in a running program:<\/strong> This will help you stay consistent and motivated. A running schedule will allow you to plan ahead and know what is to come.<\/li>\n
  4. Start with a run\/walk (interval) program:<\/strong> This will help allow you to fight through the toughness of beginning something new. Varying between running and walking allows you to catch your breath while improving your stamina. After a while, you will be able to jog the entire time.<\/li>\n

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  5. Track your heart rate:<\/strong> It is always a good idea to wear a heart rate monitor<\/a>; this helps reduce the risk of over-doing it.<\/li>\n
  6. Keep a running log: <\/strong>If you don’t partake in a running program it is a good idea to keep a log. This will let you monitor your progress and it provide you plenty of support. Nike +<\/a> has a great running and log program for those of you that have the Nike + products (shoes, phone, iPod).<\/li>\n
  7. Listen to your body:<\/strong> I can’t emphasize this enough. Your body knows when enough is enough.<\/li>\n
  8. Set goals:<\/strong> Goal setting is one of the best ways to stay focused. Goals helps us stay motivated and on track with what we want to accomplish.<\/li>\n
  9. Be consistent:<\/strong> Find and make time for regular workouts. By being consistent, you are more likely to achieve your goals and be successful.<\/li>\n
  10. Reward for achievement:<\/strong> Every time you hit a goal, give yourself a reward. This will help you strive for something worthwhile.<\/li>\n
  11. Don’t get down:<\/strong> Do not get discouraged if you don’t lose any weight or aren’t seeing any results. Keep on trucking and I promise you will break down the barrier eventually.<\/li>\n
  12. Add proper nutrition into the mix:<\/strong> Proper nutrition will not only help you feel and look better, but it will help provide you with the strength and energy to maintain your running progress.<\/li>\n
  13. Find a running buddy:<\/strong> A running partner is never a bad idea. Having\u00a0a partner will help with\u00a0motivation and the ability to push each other harder and longer.<\/li>\n
  14. Use warm-ups, cool-downs, and cross-training techniques:<\/strong> By warming-up and cooling-down, you will help prevent the risk of injury. The use of cross-training will help you from becoming bored and it will help boost\u00a0your strength, stamina, and endurance.<\/li>\n
  15. Engage friends and family:<\/strong> By getting your friends and family involved, you are ensuring that everyone supports you, which is huge when taking a major step in life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Good luck and train hard! Never give up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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