where are you going?
So, I have started on a new and healthier way of living and so far so good. I thought that when I moved and got a place of my own (more or less) I was the one who decited what food I was going to buy and I was thinking ''Nomore fatty food for me! no more chips and no more soda'' That didn't work out to well. When I lived wih my mom I was always moving! helping out on the farm, dance classes and P.E every week...but all that stopped when I moved away. And it all got worse when my mom grandmom aaaand my little said I had gained weight. that was when I put my foot down and said ''This has got to stop!'' Si I have reacently started to run! and here are some helpful tips for other beginers.
1. Drink Water
If there is one tip for beginning runners that I could pass along, it would be to drink plenty of water! There is nothing like getting dehydrated halfway through your run. If you live in a warmer climate, your chances of dehydration are even higher so drink that water! Avoid sodas and coffee and tea which will dehydrate you further. You can, however, sip on juice throughout the day to replace electrolytes your body will be burning on your run.
2. Start Out Slow
If this is your first run ever, or if you have only been running a few months, don?t expect to be able to run 10 miles overnight! Start out with a small goal. From there, build up. And don?t feel lazy if you have to alternate between walking and running. Listen to your body, and stop when it tells you to. Catch your breath, and then start up again. At the same time, learn when you CAN push yourself a little farther. You will never improve if you don?t! That?s a good tip for beginning runners to remember.
3. Stay Motivated
Just as with any other thing in life, running takes time to form a habit in. You must MAKE yourself stay motivated to get out there and do it. Even if you only commit 3-4 times a week, that?s better than slacking off all together. On days you feel bored or tired, switch it up. Run a different route, or get a friend to go with you. You won?t regret it!
4. Pick a Goal
Here?s a tip for beginning runners to remember. One of the best ways to stay motivated to do your run is by picking a goal. For example, tell yourself you want to be able to run a 5k within 8 weeks. Or challenge yourself to be able to run for one hour straight without stopping by the end of the summer. By having a goal in mind, you will be able to focus and work harder to achieve it!

Now get moving!!!









