We’re finally starting to see some signs of the end of winter now, or at least it stopped being historically cold, and maybe some of us are starting to think about when we’ll be able to actually use all of the roads and sidewalks again. I know I’ve got a road bike waiting for all of the ice and salt to find other places to be, but maybe you’re more suited to using your own two feet to exercise and get you around. In that case, we’ve got some advice for getting back up to speed in your running routine without causing injury.
Our first tip we’re going to put in big, bold letters because it’s important, warm up and stretch. Before you do anything, make sure you’ve warmed up and then stretched. No one wants to be the person that makes it’s a quarter mile in and realizes that something is wrong, because they couldn’t take ten minutes to touch their toes.
Make sure you’ve got the right equipment for what you’re doing. If you’ve got high arches, but don’t have shoes that support them you’re going to have a bad time. Same thing with socks and whatever else you choose to wear while out there. We’ve got a wide range of athletic socks to keep your feet dry and comfortable while you’re running. We also consider a phone a piece of equipment to take with you, in case of something happens while you’re and need to contact someone for help.
Did you used to pound out marathons like they were nothing and are having a hard time now? Don’t over do it. Miles in the past are just that, in the past. Listen to your body when it comes to what you can and can’t do right now. Walk it if you have to. Not being able to meet a goal is fine, as long as you keep working towards it.
Look guys, there’s a light at the end of tunnel that has been this winter. We don’t want it to be spring and then suddenly you’ve hurt yourself and you’re stuck on a couch during all of the nice weather so play it smart.