Now that the weather is improving it’s a great time to start thinking about getting fit and active. Running is a great way to improve fitness and get healthier. If you haven’t done much running before here’s a few tips to turn you from a walker to a runner.
- Always start with a 5 minute walk to warm up
- On the first day jog for 1-2 minutes, walk 3-4 minutes and repeat 3-4 times
- Gradually increase the amount of running and decrease the amount of walking
- You may feel a little breathless but should always be able to carry out a conversation while running
- Contact you chartered physiotherapist for more information
- Check out this couch to 5k website for more tips
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