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Running works out your heart and body but can do a number on your feet and legs. More than 50 percent of regular runners will get hurt each year, however, there are ways you can protect yourself. Find out the details on what can help.
Running is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to work out the body. But whether you’re a marathon runner or a beginner, proper preparation before and after running is crucial. One of the biggest mistakes runners make is doing too much too soon.
“You can’t just run 20 miles and expect your body to actually say ‘hey that was great, let’s just do it again tomorrow,’” explained Gina Pongetti, with Achieve Orthopedic Rehab Institute Sports Medicine.
Instead follow the 10% rule, where you increase your mileage no more than 10% each week.
Also choosing shoes for style over fit and comfort can damage your feet. Eighty-five percent of people are wearing the wrong running shoe size, causing blackened toenails and an increased risk for ankle and knee injuries. Make sure your big toe is at least half an inch from the front of the shoe. You may want to go up a size or two from casual shoes to get a proper fit.
And most importantly hydrate, before, during, and after running. Proper hydration now means a better workout tomorrow.
“The next day when you work out, you will actually be able to put more energy into the workout as opposed to the body still residually recovering from the day before,” Pongetti said.
Want some motivation to start running? Three good apps are: COUCH TO 5K, MAPMYRUN, and RUNKEEPER. All provide motivational features to keep you going. The DJ feature in the app RUNKEEPER even finds music on your phone to match your running speed.
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