Amidst the festivity of light and colours, many of us have been guilty of eating too many sweets and snacks. As such the fear of gaining extra weight looms over everyone’s head. Running can be an effective way to burn your extra calories.

Although we all can run, we still need to take precautions before starting to run the mile. Beginners are more prone to getting injured because they often ignore the crucial things to keep in mind. 

Walk Before you Run

Even before wearing your running shoes, it is important to start with gentle walking steps. Walking and more specifically brisk walking can help your body get in the right movement. If you want to move from an inactive lifestyle to a running one, you need to make walking a priority to avoid attracting injuries. 

Jog before you Run

When you are ready to transition into running, you need to start jogging first. In jogging your aim is to get your body in motion. Adjust your speed in a way where you aren’t gasping for breath. A decent pace is the one that allows you to both breathe and talk a little. If you get too tired, stop jogging and switch to brisk walking. Over the next few days, you have to build your stamina to do more jogging and a little walking. Finally, take your time to switch to running for longer periods of time.

Belly Breathing

Athletes often use this technique before running a marathon or an obstacle course race. Here, the key is to breathe deeply to first fill your stomach space and then your lungs. Lie down on your back. Place a hand on your stomach and another on your chest. Breathe in such a way that your hand on your stomach rises before the hand on your chest. This breathing technique can also help you reduce your anxiety and stress.