For some years now, running has become mega trend.
Good for the body, the heart and the wallet (the practice requires very little investment), running is THE sport to practice.
How to improve? We gathered some tips and tricks to learn how to run like a pro.
- Step by step
First and foremost: to run, we advance step by step (no joke). There is no point in trying a marathon for your second outing with your running shoes.
Before becoming a champion of running, you have to run sparingly. First of all, short courses to learn the good position of the body, then more and longer and faster and faster.
As a reminder, and to avoid injuries, stride specialists recommend keeping your head in the axis of the spine, relaxing your shoulders as much as possible and contracting the lap belt.
- Adopt the good behavior
No, it is not the habit that makes the monk but it is the runnings that make the runner. Or almost ! To run, it is important to be well equipped.
Pair of shoes adapted to the stride, legging or minishort depending on the weather, compression socks for blood circulation (if necessary) and breathable t-shirt ... in short, the dress of the perfect runner can not be improvised.
- Bet on the right diet
Depending on your diet, your performance will be different.
During your workouts, do not hesitate to take snacks containing carbohydrates and proteins for energy .
During the week before a major race, regulate your diet and avoid cracking.
The same goes for hydration: if you do not drink enough water before (and during) your run, you may experience cramps or overheating of your body. Be careful, too much water is not advised either.
- Set goals
Running is good but to really improve you have to set goals.
There are all sorts of races for those who do not like running and for those who go for miles without being out of breath.
By registering on official races, you will be able to increase your abilities and adapt your training by incorporating fractional exercises.
- Do more than just run
Finally, to become a running pro, you have to develop the rest of your muscles with other sports.
Practice a team sport or gym in the gym: it does not matter, you have to diversify your exercises to intensify your physical power.
Last but not least: do not neglect stretching.
And if you have access demotivation, do not hesitate to register in running groups of city vote to find partners of races, which will be incredible supports.
