Take Your Running To The Next Level
Women's Fitness|May 2017

Take your running to the next level

Sabrina Barr
Take Your Running To The Next Level

This is the year for you to take your running up a gear! Whether you’re a complete beginner, you run on the regular or you consider yourself a marathon pro, there’s always room for improvement.

Being a runner is about so much more than just hitting the pavement. You have to think about your eating habits, the kind of trainers you wear, conditioning and so much more. When all of the pieces of the puzzle fit into place, your running potential will soar.

We’ve spoken to the experts, who have given us their advice on what you can do to take your running to the next level. Ready, set, run!

For beginners

No matter your age or your fitness level, there’s never a better time than the present to start running. However, the prospect of becoming a runner may seem scary for newbies. ‘When you begin, you may feel like you’re not going anywhere,’ says Nick Anderson, Saucony running coach. ‘Just remember that everyone started at some point and you will gradually start to notice a difference.’ It’s all about consistency. If you stick to a weekly running routine, starting small and slowly building on your distance and speed, your progress will become more apparent.

This story is from the May 2017 edition of Women's Fitness.

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