Knowing these risks can help you to prevent the damage by protecting your joints through stretches and strengthening the muscles that support the ankle, knee and hip joints. You should also listen to your body and when it’s has had enough don’t push. It can be fun to run a couple of 10K races but unless your dreams, and talents, have you heading for the Olympics, fitness may be your best option.
Jogging tips
You would think that because we know how to crawl, walk and run that we would also innately know how to jog and race. That just isn’t the case. Running from one corner to the next does not mean you have the knowledge to design and execute a program that will take you from couch to 5k in several months. The most important thing to remember when you are beginning a running and jogging program is that this is a new sport. Just as you wouldn’t pick up a basketball, dribble twice and believe you could play like Michael Jordan, nor should you put on a pair of running shoes and believe you can run like Michael Green. Instead, take the time to learn the basics, understand the execution and deliver the goods. You’ll be much happier in the long run, and so will your body!
