Have you ever felt like you are out of rhythm when you are running, or you are not “feeling the run”? Here are a few tips to get you into your running groove and back on track with your running.
Start slow.
When you start your run drop the pace below your usual training pace. Sometimes it takes runners between 1 to 5 kilometers to get into a proper rhythm. This slowed pace gives you a few minutes to get the tension out of the muscles.
Run short intervals for warm up.
Running short intervals helps to prime the muscle fibers and get you into a good running pattern. Doing one or two interval sprints before your run as a warmup with light dynamic stretching could help you feel in top shape before your run.
Do not let your head run wild.
When you are in your own head and getting to yourself it is sometimes difficult to feel comfortable while running. Each person has their own way of getting out that head space and generally what works for you may not work for everyone else. Personally, I find when I am “in the Zone” and am think of nothing, I have run my best times. I understand that this is a lot easier said than done. A strategy I have seen pop up quite often and have tried many times is to count your breaths as you are running. This gives you something to focus on while you are running as well as helps you control your breathing while you are racking up the mileage.
Drop the shoulders and relax the face.
As it states drop the shoulders and relax the face. Tension in your face and shoulders can result in running more ridged and generally feeling more uncomfortable while running. A tip that can help is to drop the arms and give them a few shakes to help relax your body.
Remember the goal is to feel relaxed mentally and physically on your run. if you are feeling relaxed you are probably running relaxed.
These tips are a few of many that people use to get back into their running groove, let us know what you use and you could feature in our next article.
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