5 Mistakes New Runners Make👇🏿
❌ Wearing random sneakers you’ve used for years.❌ Skipping warm up and cool down.
❌ Starting off with a fast pace.
❌ Stop running when you’re uncomfortable.
❌ Deciding that you’re going to run every day— then totally giving up when you can’t maintain that schedule.
✅ Wear RUNNING shoes that are fitted for you feet and support for your specific needs. Change those shoes every 500 miles minimum. You can wear a Garmin GPS watch to keep track of your mileage.
✅ Begin with a short, simple warm up and end with a cool down to prevent injury. (I have IG reels of both. ❤️🎬)
✅ Start off slowly to prevent early fatigue and burn out.
✅ Pain is one thing but discomfort is another. It’s OK to be uncomfortable. You can always slow down and focus on your breath. You don’t need to stop. Walking is an option. You can also learn a lot from being uncomfortable so don’t fear it. Be open to it. You are safe. You are in control.
✅ I think doing anything every day besides eating, brushing your teeth, and praying is madness, but my options aside… You need rest days to allow your muscles to repair and grow stronger.
Have you done any of these things? What other mistakes would you add to the list?
Olivia Lovejoy is your run bestie who shares running tips, training plans and motivation online and offers one-on-one run coaching to help new runners achieve their goals. Based in Hastings on Hudson, NY but just a click and scroll away: Instagram | YouTube | Run with me | Email me | Subscribe to my email newsletter
