There is a ton of advice out there. Some helpful. Some outright BS.
Here are some things I wish I knew when I started on this journey.
1. Make It Your Own.
Your running doesn't have to look like anyone elses. All races. No races. That the beauty of the sport. I run by myself 99.9% of the time and it works for me. Try and explore some different options if efforts are starting to feel stale.
2. Change Your Socks
I think I probably ran in the socks that everyone typically gets for years. They were too thick and my feet couldn't breathe. I won't name the brand but you can guess. Currently, I use Drymax. I won't say they're the only game in town but when I ran The Rut, there was a guy next to me duct taping his feet and I didn't take my shoes off the whole race.
3. Lube.
There are tons of options out there. A quick search should give you some idea of what might work best for you. For half-marathon and beyond, you may have to reapply. For my upcoming race, I plan on carrying some with so as soon as I feel it starting to rub, I can throw some more on there.
4. Pace Don't Chase.
Feel free if that's your style. For me, it has hurt more than it helped. What is your goal? If the goal is to have fun and just let it rip every run, cool. However, if you have a specific race or time goal, these side quests could hinder your training.
5. If You Run, You're A Runner.
No matter the pace. No matter the distance. If you're getting after it, you are a runner.
See ya out there.
Ty
27 авг 2024
