Amazingly Simple But Effective Running Tips

Do you love to run, but are having a hard time finding simple ways to make positive differences in your running. This article will reveal effective and simple to apply techniques that work.

Rest is the most often overlooked element of all activities. I’m not talking about watching TV all day and eating chips. I’m speaking of a good night’s sleep. Runners being a highly motivated crowd tend to overdo it. Working long hours, taking care of their families and other activities. Trying to add a running program on top of all that can lead to exhaustion.

What is a simple solution to this problem? Scheduling time for a good night’s rest. A regular sleeping pattern will not only improve your running but many other aspects of your life. Tiredness causes short tempers and irritability that affects not only you but those around you. Can’t fall asleep at night? Try to not consume caffeine pat one in the afternoon. Still having trouble sleeping. You may be suffering from overtraining. Try resting a couple of days and then resume training.

Strides are short bursts of fast paced running in the middle or at the end of an easy run. After a long winter of base mileage or just beginning a running program strides are very effective. Strides are 15 seconds of relaxed, fast paced running. These are not sprints. Rest for as long as you like between efforts. Strides are relaxing and leg stretching fast paced running. Run a couple strides each day to bring back the zip in your legs. As the weeks go by add a couple more until you’re ready for more formal speed training. Beginners can use strides to prepare for their first race.

Over distance runs are the basis of all running programs. Over distance runs can be used for any type of training. From the mile to the marathon. Length of an over distance run is considered to be from one hour to three hours. Beginners can walk and run for an hour. By running 5 minutes and walking 5 minutes, an hour of walk running can greatly increase ones fitness level and still not cause great fatigue. As fitness improves a runner can decrease the walking and increase the running until a whole hour of running is reached. A great way to improve all race distances is to run longer once a week. Always remember to keep the running at a conversational pace.

By: Curt Shryack

Curt Shryack of Moline, IL is the author of Fatigue Nutrition and Endurance Exercise. www.fatiguenutrition.com