Four Mistakes You May Not Know You Are Committing While Running

Running is a high-impact workout that, if overdone, can cause stress fractures and shin splints. While we are running, there are several factors that must be considered. Read on to know more.

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Running every day could be beneficial to your health. Running 5 to 10 minutes a day at a moderate pace may help reduce your risk of dying from heart attacks, strokes, and other common diseases, according to research conducted on the same.

However, some studies found that these advantages peak at 4.5 hours per week, implying that there is no need to run for hours every day. Running is a high-impact workout that can result in ailments such as stress fractures and shin splints if overdone. There are various aspects that should be taken into consideration while we are running. 

"Running is frequently thought of as being a straightforward process. It looks as simple as buying some sneakers and running, right? If you are a newbie, you must be aware of this false impression. But there are some precautions you need to take, whether it's a pastime or a demanding training schedule. Avoiding them can result in severe injuries including shin splints, muscle rips, and other problems," virtual fitness platform, HDOR said in an interaction with ABP Live. 

Getting Started Too Soon

It's normal to be too thrilled about your new jogging regimen when you're just starting. However, your unrealistic goals may cause you to over-exhaust yourself on the first day. If you overexert yourself, your muscles, ligaments, or joints may resist your want to fall to the ground the following day.

Don't start too quickly by setting a km/h goal on the first day; instead, take it leisurely and build up to it. Any running goals you have don't have to be accomplished on day one. Avoid placing pressure on yourself to achieve your objective by setting reasonable, incremental milestones.

False Running Technique

Many runners commit the same error, which is "dragging" their feet. Dragging your feet draws too much attention to the lower back muscles. These, however, are not the muscles that typically aid in running. The hamstrings, which provide force during running, should be the area of concentration. Similarly to this, maintaining your body's mobility is important when running. Even though you may tend to swing your arms side to side when jogging, this movement might make you feel out of breath. It's important to remember that jogging with your hands folded puts strain and tension on your body.

Maintaining shoulders above hips and bending arms 90 degrees when running is the proper posture.

The Incorrect Shoes:

Do you simply consider the visual appeal while buying running shoes? It's typical to choose shoes based on colour, but you need also to make sure they provide the right support. Wearing the incorrect footwear increases your risk of suffering from many ailments, including knee or back discomfort.

Approach a business that specialises in running gear for advice on how to fix it. After travelling 300–350 miles, you should also make sure to change them.

Insufficient Hydration: 

More emphasis has to be placed on the necessity of hydrating while running. Your body warms up and cools off when you're jogging. However, it also removes electrolytes and water from your body, which causes dehydration.

To keep your body energised, make sure you bring adequate drinks and drink them regularly. It is not advised to consume it all at once. Sometimes you may not feel dehydrated while running due to pleasant weather or a nice route, but your body is dehydrating. You need to identify the symptoms of dehydration during running. Your coach or senior runners can help with this.