Run-Her: Reason To Run

When you find yourself needing a little motivation to get out and get running, here are a few ideas to get you going:

-Run with a partner or group
-Join a running group
-Gather great reading material dedicated to running (books, magazines etc)
-Sign up for a race
-Visualize your performance and how good you feel when running
-Self talk-talk to yourself when running, tell yourself "I can do this". "this feels great"..
-Track your performance (GPS systems allow us to do this electronically)
-Reward yourself-a good meal, a new dress or pair of shoes, a spa day etc, anything your enjoy can be motivation to get going and keep it up.

Tips about your:

Training

-Changing the surface on which you are running induces additional stresses on your body. Try not to change too many variables in any specific training session. For instance, don't go and run intervals for the first time on a beach during the heat of the day when you normally run slowly in the early morning on the sidewalk. (From runy2k.com)

Shoes

-Try to own two pairs of running shoes. One pair which you are breaking in and one pair which is well broken in. Once you start phasing out a pair of shoes, buy a new pair that you can start breaking in. (From runy2k.com)

Sports Bra

-Dagny Scott in Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running (Rodale, 2000) advises “The band around your rib cage should be snug but not stifling. You should be able to breathe freely. Try raising your arms above you head, bending them, and swinging them around. The band should not move” and check the sports bra “for well-crafted seams” or outside seams to prevent chafing.(Suite101.com)

Feet

- While pedicures are fine for runners if your intentions are to trim your toe nails and get a fresh coat of color. Dont let them remove those hard calluses or areas of thickened skin. This skin has built up with repeated running as your natural protection against blisters and skin wear. Removing them will increase your chances of skin breakdown which can lead to sores and blisters-Ouch!

Must Haves

lululemon Running Beanie-Great selection for colors. Snug fitting to keep your head warm for those cool spring/fall runs. A ponytail hole in the back to keep your hair up and out of your face. Lightweight so if it gets too warm, slip it into a running pack or the waist band of your shorts/tights.

lululemon Distance Run Hat-Great selection for colors. Good brim size for protection from rain and sun. Form fitting to stay in place for runs. Side pocket for keys and a wicking and mesh fabric makeup for optimal ventilation. Reflective piping for visability, adjustable fit, and machine washable.

Garmin GPS 305-Wireless heart rate monitor, unique design for GPS antenna for improved tracking when in trees or around tall buildings. Long battery life, compare performance on the same run, multisport training workouts, track your workout indoors with the optional foot pod accessory, analysis of your runs on your computer and very comfortable lightweight design.

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