Running coaches offer advice on motivation and injury prevention for new runners
Former athletes and UK Athletics experts share tips on building running habits and avoiding injuries in a recent article.
Building the habit to run
Jo Wilkinson suggests arranging to run with a friend to create an obligation to turn up. She also advises runners not to sit down after work but to change into their running clothes immediately upon arriving home.
Mindset and public anxiety
Thomas Craggs notes that feeling nervous about running in public is normal for beginners. He explains that even elite athletes like Keely Hodgkinson do not always love what they do every single day.
Physical preparation strategies
Experts recommend choosing strength training over stretching to help avoid injuries while building up mileage. The advice applies whether a person is starting from zero or training for a marathon.
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