Running Tips – 7 Ideas for Speed, Safety and Comfort

Article by Sebastian Wick

For each and every runner or triathlete there are hundreds of running tips, so how do you know which to heed and which are myth? Just take your time and decide what it is that you want to get out of your running.

Eventually your mind will become open for the information that is going to help you to achieve that particular goal. If you are a more fitness oriented runner looking to enter the world of competitive running or triathlons, you need to focus on two major aspects which reduced to their basics I would like to call: Order and Movement.

First find good and reliable sources of information regarding your training and second keep up your motivation between the competitions.

Some of the best information will come from direct contact with other runners, triathletes and trainers. I aggregated just a very small collection of running tips below to get you started making your training more convenient and effective.

Nutrition: I use to mix powder sports drinks up in my sports bottle and skip the pre-mixed bottles. Drink water throughout the day and the race. For long runs switch between water and electrolyte drinks to avoid dehydration and eat at least every hour whether you feel like you need it or not.

Heat: Start drinking early. Starting to see a pattern here? Drink before, during and after a training or competition even if you don’t feel thirsty. Wear bright clothes and a hat. If you start to feel uncomfortable reduce intensity and drink more. Practice drinking and eating during the run.

Cold: Preferably wear several shirts above each instead of one warm sweater.

Increased Ozone Values: Reduce your training intensities or switch to swimming / cycling. Check your pulse with a heart rate monitor and preferably run in the morning or late afternoon hours.

Prevent Injuries: Coat your feet, inner thighs and anything else that rubs in Vaseline, this will help you avoid painful blisters. For the men, band-aids over the nipples is a life-saver. Pay attention to how your legs and feet feel, bring attention to pain or injury immediately and ice after hard training or workouts to avoid further injury. Don’t do interval training if you did not lay your ground work before with long and slow endurance runs.

Race Day: Always start out slower than you think you actually could in order to conserve energy to get you through the end of the race. For triathlons picture an “energy pie” that needs to be split between all the three disciplines.

Apparel: Do NOT try out new shoes, food or clothing on race day. This can lead to discomfort or even injuries. Skip the cotton socks and invest in the socks designed specifically for running. They will help you avoid blisters and help regulate your body temperature better. Always wear protective under clothing, like spandex shorts and bras to keep from chafing and feeling uncomfortable.

As you can see there are many different things to take into consideration when going for competitions. Don’t let this top you though. A whole new universe of exciting adventures, ecstatic feelings and yes – sometimes a little bit of pain – is waiting for you. It’s not only tons of fun but it is also going to shape you into a much better person.

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