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Any tips for beginners? (lemm.ee)

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Just got into running, any tips?

I'm fairly fit but also starts slow with the couch to 5k program.

Perhaps any technique sharing with breathing, stride, gear, etc would be appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

If you just begin, learn good form. Small barefoot run can guide you easily. A good video on form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSIDRHUWlVo Also consider minimalist shoes.

After a c25k, you can just increase your mileage slowly. You can go above the 10% rule if you feel well, don't increase if you feel tired or sore.

Try different things: tracks, street, forest, country side, stairs... Diversity avoid to be bored, and you can discover what you prefer.

Listen to your body instead of following some strict plan. If you feel a bit tired, prefer a slow run to some intervals. If you feel soreness, slow down. If you feel great, go a bit faster.