Why You Should Run
If you ask most gym enthusiasts, what do they usually say they dislike the most? Cardio, but not just any cardio. Specifically……… Running. Some people think it’s too hard, while others believe that it is just too boring. Well I’m here to tell you that running is not only beneficial for your health, but it can also be really fun.
Running helps strengthen and improve the efficiency of the heart, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Other benefits include improved sleep, increased cognitive function, weight loss, and anxiety relief. Now that is just a handful of the benefits of running. Once you start getting addicted to it and start adding it to your daily life, eventually you will want to start getting faster. And that is where this blog comes into play.
1. Good Form
Having a good running form is one of the foundation of speed. It is important that you have a tall posture, engaged core, and relaxed arms. A good way to remember to keep a tall posture is to imagine that a piece of string is pulling on top of your head upwards.
2. Speed Workouts
Adding in speed workouts to your running will help your body adapt to running at a faster pace. You can try adding speed workouts like:
- Intervals: Run fast for 30 seconds then walk or jog for 1 minute to recover.
- Tempo Runs: Maintain a “comfortably hard pace” for 10-20 minutes.
- Hill Sprints: Run up hill for short bursts – great for building power and endurance.
3. Strength Training
Strength training not only helps you prevent injuries, but it also help develop strong and powerful legs to run faster. Simple exercises such as squats, lunges, and calf raises to your weekly routine. Developing a strong core helps you maintain good posture, even when you’re tired.
4. Recovery
Make sure you get enoguh rest so your muscles can recover and rebuild after tough workouts. Be sure that you’re:
- Getting plently of sleep. At least 8 hours a day.
- Doing light recovery runs or walks.
- Staying hydrated and getting in enough calories.
5. Staying Consistent
You are not going to improve your running speed overnight. It is improtant that you create a routine or plan, and stick to it to get the best results.
Running Faster isn’t about pushing yourself to the limit everday – it’s about training smarter, listening to your body, and making small improvements each day. With patience and consistent training, you’ll be surprised by how fast you will begin to make progress!
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