To get started in running, you have to start by making a point on the objectives you want to achieve. Then choose the equipment, the course and the duration of each training. There is now a craze for this sport. Many websites or applications for smartphones will help you get started and progress.

WELL CHOOSE YOUR RUNNING EQUIPMENT

Universal, pronator or supinator? These terms may not tell you much, but they characterize the way everyone runs, in other words, their stride. If you run normally, by laying your foot flat and your legs straight, you have a so-called universal stride. If you bring your knees inside, you are pronator. And if you run on the outside of the shoe, you are supinator. The specialized sellers of sports shops will guide you in the choice of running shoes, once this profile determined. Your height, weight, and practice (regular or occasional) will also be important in choosing your equipment. Then, choose clothes close to the body that let perspiration pass without disturbing your movements.

In cold weather, it will also protect the ends of the body: gloves, hat, collar jacket, technical tights. Also apply the old technique of 3 layers of clothing.

WHO CAN RUNNING?

Depending on your age and physical condition, always start by setting reasonable goals. To protect your joints and vertebrae from shocks, avoid running on asphalt as much as possible. Grass, earth, pebbles are preferred. Also remember to drink a lot of water and eat some dried fruits, even a starchy dish, before a big race. And be careful to stretch well after running, otherwise, beware of body aches.

THE RUNNING VERSION 2.0

The most "geek" runners can today choose to equip themselves with connected wristbands, which capture cardiac data, replace the pedometer by calculating the number of steps, record the general statistics of each training. The bracelet can be connected to your smartphone for greater efficiency.

For true sports coaching, choose mobile running apps, such as Runkeeper, including GPS. These apps replace the training book, recording your performance, your course, calories burned, sending you voice alerts (think of headphones!) When you go over your last record. You can also share your results with your community. In short, a real pocket coach. It's no coincidence that already more than 30 million "connected" runners are using this app!

THE BENEFITS OF RUNNING

Move on ! Running is good for morale (the famous endorphins), allows you to empty your head, to relieve stress, to gain energy, to lose weight, to refine the lower and upper body, to sleep better.

And if that's not enough for you, consider running in a group! Sometimes you can be won by the boredom of running solo. If you do not have neighbors or friends who play this sport, try joining a community of runners on the web. Sites of outings by affinities will help you there (We'll go out, Free Runners, Jogg.in ...). A nice way to maintain its shape and its social network.

You will also have (many) opportunities to register for an event around running. The traditional races have now been passed by more fun races: participants splashing on color pigments, disguised runners, nature trails, family races with strollers and children, vertical races in office towers, and even at the top of the Eiffel Tower! Brands like Adidas, L'Equipe or Nike also organize their own events. And think of others too: races for a humanitarian purpose are not lacking. What make you want to practice running, even for people who do not like running.