Running is one of the best things that you can do to help improve your fitness. It is also massively beneficial for your wellness and wellbeing, as it can increase your bone density, strengthen your cardiovascular system or clear your mind.
In order to avoid burnout or injury, however, you need to start slowly. Before starting any kind of running programme, the first thing you should do is get fitted for some supportive running shoes, from a good running store. Grab a stopwatch, too, so that you can track your time the first time that you go out running. If you do this as a routine, whether it is outside or on a treadmill, you will build up an idea of your running speed and endurance and this will give you something to work forwards with and improve.
Start slowly, with a walking and running programme. For the first minute of your workout you should also focus strongly on form, without worrying about how fast you are going. Roll back your shoulders and concentrate on them being back and down, drawn away from your ears. Keep your arms swinging in an even motion. Ensure that your head is up, and that your hands are relaxed as they swing by your sides. Walk for 30 seconds and run for 30 seconds as you ease your way into the exercise.
As you get a bit more into your rhythm, ease into running for one minute and then walking for a minute. You will find your stamina increasing. Make sure that you breathe in through your nose and then out through your mouth. Try counting silently while you breathe, such as in for two counts and out for two counts to help you maintain a steady pace.
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