From the article: 7 Key Running Tips for New Runners
As a runner, you get advice – sometimes unsolicited – from other runners, trainers, coaches, and even non-runners. But what's the best running advice you've ever received? It could be anything from training tips to recommendations for certain running shoes or other running gear. What gems of wisdom have you heard that helped you run faster, smarter, or injury-free? Share Your Advice
body glide
- I never knew about nipple chafing until a bad experience during a long training run. Ouch! My friend told me to put Body Glide on my nipples -- it does the trick. Hasn't happened to me again.
- —nathan
get through the mental wall
- I struggled to get past the 2 mile mark when a friend convinced me that it was all mental. She told me that if I could do 2 miles, I was physically capable of doing 3 miles. She was right. I just had to convince my brain that my body could do it. Now I'm up to 6 miles and I plan to run a half marathon in the future.
- —Guest maria
running shoes
- I was running in the wrong kind of shoes for years and was having all kinds of knee problems. Someone told me to get a gait analysis and find out what shoes were right for me and it has made all the difference. Although I replace my shoes much more frequently than I did before, it's worth the investment.
- —Guest John Z
run outside
- I always tried to run on a treadmill and really struggled. I could never manage to go more than a mile without having to stop to take a break. A friend finally convinced me to try running outside with her. I found it so much easier and more motivating to be outside in the fresh air. I run outdoors all the time now, at least 5 times a week, and am in the best shape of my life. I'm very grateful to my friend who convinced me to step away from the treadmill.
- —Guest michelle
