by zaadmin | Mar 19, 2012 | Beginners
When buying your first pair of running shoes, you will have to select the shoe which is best suited to you. Without us complicating the matter there will be a few factors you will need to look at before plunging further into the world of the runner/jogger. The factors...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Beginners
Warm up routine – gently does it A good warm up is essential in training and racing. Now is your opportunity to learn how to warm up correctly, as well as your chance to understand “that those strange people were never trying to push the wall down after all.” Warming...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Beginners
I know you’re brimming with enthusiasm about your new running career. You probably can’t wait to start seeing the results, to start pushing your limits for maximum improvement in the minimum time. My advice to you is to “be patient”. Your body needs time to adapt to...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Beginners
This article is provided by Cynthia Hayward, Time-to-Run contributor, assisting beginners in making their introduction to running more pleasant and safe. 1. Invest in a good pair of running shoes. You don’t have to buy the top of the range, which could set you back...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Beginners
In preparing for your first 8K we mentioned the necessity of preparing correctly for your first 10K. This preparation towards a 10K needs to equip you to run at a pace for a distance which will be 1Hr or longer. 6 minutes per kilometer will give you 1Hr for 10k. This...
by zaadmin | Dec 16, 2011 | Beginners
Well done. You have made it. You have progressed through the beginners program | thebeginning + week 3 and on | and now you are ready to take a step up to that next level. You are totally honest with yourself and you are able to jog 30 minutes without stopping? You...