Running is one of those exercises that
simultaneously sounds ridiculously easy,
and challenging all at the same time,
especially when you're first starting
out. I've been running off and on for a
couple years now and only in the past
couple months have I felt like I've
finally unlocked the key to a successful
run. In this video I share five running
tips for beginners aka what I wish I
knew when I was first starting out
running. First let's talk about gear
truth is gear is subjective and it might
take a bit of experimenting to figure
out what works for you including the
gear that I'm about to talk about.
That being said, the two pieces of gear that I
wish I had from the very beginning are
A) a good pair of running shoes
and B) my flipbelt.
Shoes, like feet, come in all
different shapes and sizes. Some are
built for a high arch, some are built for
trails, some are built to mimic the
bare foot. You name it, there's a variation
of running shoe for it. Therefore, shoes
that work for me might not work for you
and vice versa. But that being said, there
are a couple things to keep in mind when
you're picking out a shoe if you're
going to be running in it. Can you wiggle
your toes? You should be able to. Is your
foot snug? It should be, but not too tight.
Do you over pronate or under pronate when
you run? If you're not sure about how
your feet actually move when you run, I
highly suggest going to a specialty
running store near you to get fitted for
a shoe. It might cost a little bit more,
but there they can stick you on a
treadmill and actually record how you
run and then they can stick you in a
shoe that's personalized for you and
your feet. Alternatively, in the
description bar of this video, I've
linked a personal shoe quiz where you
can find out what shoe might work best
for you. Let's talk about the flipbelt.
Before I had this thing, I would struggle
to find a place for all the things that
I carry when I run. Granted, I don't
really carry a lot, but things like my
keys, my ID, and phone are things that I
like to keep with me even when I run.
Arm bands were often too small for my Galaxy s7 Edge,
way overpriced, and usually
didn't even have a spot for my keys.
Workout clothes very often don't come with
pockets (WTF sports clothing industry)
so I got very familiar with the sensation
of foreign objects being stuffed down my
sports bra as I ran (which, by the way, I
don't recommend, because ouch). After doing
a bit of research, I came across the flipbelt,
which I ordered almost instantly.
It's a belt that you wear when you
exercise that has snug pouches all the
way through it. The pouches are big
enough for my phone, snug enough to keep
my ID and other cards in place, and it
even has a clasp to hang my keys on as I
run. It doesn't slide up my body as I run,
even with my current 10 inch difference
between my waist and hips, and i've never
lost an item to date, knock on wood.
For reference, I ordered a size small in the
aqua color, and I feel like it fits
perfectly for me. I've linked the flipbelt
in the description bar of this
video if you want to get one yourself.
And I swear this isn't a flipbelt
commercial, I just wish I got one sooner.
The second thing I wish I knew when I
first started running is actually about
food. It took me forever to figure out
what and when to eat before I went on a
run. Should I eat a big meal? Should I eat
a snack? Should I eat anything at all?
When should I eat? etc. The truth is, like
gear, its kind of subjective.
For me personally, I find that there's two
things that work really, really well for
me. The first is a short, fasted run first
thing in the morning. If I'm running
without eating anything, I generally
can't go for a very long time, and it
pretty much has to be right when I wake
up, otherwise I get extremely light
headed and nauseous. But after a fasted
run in the morning, I've actually found
that I have quite a bit of energy, and it
makes me feel extremely productive and
ready to take on the day. The second
thing I found that works really well for
me is having a light, carb-rich snack
somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes
before a run. Usually for me this means a
banana or an apple or something of that
variety. I found that a light snack gives
me a good amount of energy to power
through cardio, but it doesn't make me
feel sick or heavy like a large meal would.
The third thing I wish I knew when I
first started running were what apps to
use. As a beginner, all of the apps that
are available for you to use can be
really overwhelming, and it's difficult
to figure out which exactly you'll
actually end up using. For me personally,
there are three apps that I use
frequently that I wish I had from the
very beginning. Keep in mind, I'm running
android, and these apps might be
different on iOS and/or be better or
worse on one platform versus another.
The first is called Runtastic. Truth is,
Runtastic is one of the millions of
tracking apps that tell you your pace,
gives you a map of where you've gone, give
you audio cue to let you know how many
miles or kilometers you've done, how many
calories you've burned, and so on and so
forth. I really enjoy the simple,
easy-to-understand interface, and I've
never had any bugs or issues pop up with
this particular app when I've had those
things happen frequently on other
tracking apps. The second is Couch to 5k.
If you're wanting to start running when
you have absolutely no running
background, this app is for you. This app
essentially takes you through intervals
of jogging and walking to slowly build
up your endurance over the course of a
couple weeks. It's very easy to use, very
simple to understand, and it's a godsend
if you're just starting out. The third is
Zombies, run! Zombies, run! is a unique app
that is basically an interactive podcast
that you listen to as you run. The
premise behind it is that there's a
zombie apocalypse that is occurring, and
you're one of the runners for a small
township that is trying to stay
protected from the horde, and you have to
collect virtual items for the township
as you run. Basically, you're running from
zombies. It's a fun app that turns
running into a real-life game that you're
trying to win instead of a chore that
you have to do.
The last two things I wish I knew when I
was first starting out running kind of
go hand in hand, and they are pace and
motivation. When you're starting out
running for the first time, it's really
easy to jump the gun and start running
at an above average pace, especially when
you might not be familiar with what your
own personal average pace is. But after a
couple blocks, if you're running too fast,
you'll feel that burn in your lungs, your
heart racing in an uncomfortable way, and
it will feel impossible to catch your
breath. Then you'll slow down, stop, try to
breathe, and feel so frustrated with
yourself and defeated because you
thought you were stronger than that.
If I could go back and tell myself one thing,
it would be to slow down. Take notice of
how fast you're moving when you're
walking a brisk walk, how easy it is to
hold a conversation. Very slowly, increase
your pace to the lightest of jogs and
get comfortable with your body moving at
that pace. Breathe. Instead of trying to
go at a lightning fast pace, try
focusing on how far you can go instead.
And the hardest part about running isn't
even your leg giving out, or the sweat
pouring down your face, or your earbud
popping out in the middle of it all;
It's your body telling you to stop, and that
it's too hard. My trick around this is to
tell myself "Oh, I'll just take a break at
the end of this song." and then when the
song ends, I'll tell myself "Oh, I can make
it to that light pole up ahead." and then
when I get there, "Oh, let's just get
around the corner of this block first,
and then we'll take a break."
The truth is, my body always tells me I can't do it,
and every time I try my hardest to tell
it that it's wrong. Sometimes it doesn't
work, and that's okay too. At the end of
the day, when I finish a run, no matter
how far I went or how it goes, I feel
proud of myself because at least I
proved that I could get up and move.
At the end of the day, running, for me, is the
embodiment of me telling my body who's
in charge, and that I won't stop until I say so
Alrighty guys, so I hope you enjoyed this
video! If you did, make sure you give it a
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haven't already. And in the comments down
below, let me know if you have any
motivation, or tips for anybody else who
is just kind of starting their journey
with running. And also, if you have any
requests for future videos, feel free to
leave those in the comments down below
as well. So I hope you guys enjoyed, and I
will see you next time. Bye!
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