Running Distance

Submitted by Kevin Pederson on February 21, 2012

Most athletes will agree that running distance at least 3 to 4 times in a week is adequate to start with. The main running tips for distance include starting off with at least a 30 minutes session initially before slowly increasing to 45 minutes and then an hour. One can even make use of a running distance calculator to help in measuring running distance on a daily basis.

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There are many reasons why running distances are good and healthy. They help one to stay fit and healthy. For those who are trying to lose weight, running distances is the ideal way to proceed.


Running distances is even useful for those who wish to exercise in a short term and burn calories fast. When running distance one can wear the chest strap kind of heart rate monitor. One should make a note of their heart rate after their longest run. One should also monitor the time taken for one's pulse to get back to normal. One should measure their heart rate on a regular basis. During hot or humid weather especially in the summer months, one can continue running distances provided one takes a few precautions. These include drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Try getting up early and running before the sun comes up or one can even opt to run in the evening hours when it is much cooler. Working out in a gym or in a cooled room is also advisable. One can train for distance running in a gym by using the stationary bike, stair climber, orbital trainer, and treadmill or leg press machine. When doing a combination of running and machines, one should ensure that the running is done prior to the workout in the gym. When running distances one should also ensure that they are fully rested. They should be pain or injury free and should always begin the runs with a suitable warm up. If suffering from any kind of injury one should have it checked by a medical practitioner before they start running. Running with an injury can lead to muscle damage. Always get plenty of rest post an injury. One should always wear the correct running shoes distance. To avoid black toenails or bruised toenails, one should wear shoes that are slightly bigger around the toe area. Training on a treadmill is preferable to training on a track or on the road.

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