Running is one of the best ways to get into the sport. It\’s a sport that is more or less inexpensive and can be practiced almost anywhere. You can do a few laps around the house, jog in the park, or run around the river. It is up to you to decide what kind of environment appeals to you. However, there are a number of myths about running that need to be eliminated. Some of them can discourage novice runners.
Don\’t run on an empty stomach
You have probably heard that the best time for running is in the morning and on an empty stomach. This may or may not be true. If you are a complete beginner, never run without eating 30 minutes before. A light snack will suffice. If you don\’t, you will consume your blood sugar, which will result in a loss of strength and may cause you to stop running. Professional athletes can afford to do this because they have sugar reserves in their muscles and liver. As a beginner, you don\’t have it.
Run evenly
It\’s important to space your runs out. In fact, it is ideal to run at least three days a week, every other day. For example, if you start running on Wednesdays and Thursdays and then take a week off, your body will not be fully recovered and the second workout will not be effective enough, either in terms of losing weight or in terms of increasing muscle mass.
Buy the Right Shoes
It is said that you can run practically anything, and that is basically true, but if you do not want to damage your musculoskeletal system, you should not be too cheap when choosing running sneakers. Modern sneakers offer protection against various muscle imbalances that can lead to poor posture and pain. So instead of a kick shoe that costs a few hundred yen, buy a decent shoe that costs a few thousand yen. Your feet will thank you.