You want to get into a regular physical activity in the form of exercises to keep yourself healthy and active. You choose to run to lose weight. You choose to run to get connected with like-minded people and have a social surrounding.

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You want to get into a regular physical activity in the form of exercises to keep yourself healthy and active. You choose to run to lose weight. You choose to run to get connected with like-minded people and have a social surrounding. You choose to run for charity. You choose to run to challenge yourself. Whatever is the reason, it’s a voluntary physical activity and the simplest form of exercise to start. Start and do not compare to anyone else, as each person’s goals are different and the body types respond differently to various types of training. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, it is important to seek medical advice from your doctor before your start the training program

What attire to wear?

T-shirt: Wear t-shirts that are made of soft, breathable and moisture-wicking fabric. It is available in sports brands stores in the apparels sections and is normally termed as dri-fit, clima cool, dry cell or running t-shirts. They are usually made of about 80% polyester. During summer, it is advised to wear lighter colours. Avoid wearing cotton t-shirts

Shorts: Most senior runners prefer shorter shorts that offer better coverage of butt and genitals while giving freedom for movements of legs. Ensure to wear one that has inners within the running shorts or you can always buy a dri-fit running inner wear and a shorts above it. Again, here too, avoid wearing cotton shorts. Ensure the elastic used and strings for tightening for the right fit are of good quality and moisture wicking fabric

Shoes: These are the most important part of the accessory for running. It has to be light, flexible and have a good cushioning. The right pair of shoes can enhance your performance and prevent injuries

It is advisable to wear all these attires a few times during your training to ensure it is comfortable and also not to try anything new on race-day!

Why nutrition is important?

Your nutrition strategies are equally important as training. Your overall performance is determined on how well your nutrition, hydration and supplements intake has been. Carbohydrate, fluid, and electrolyte balance is vital to a successful run and survival. It is important for runners to experiment with various types of foods during the training period to determine which works good for them. For better performance and results, it is advised to seek the guidance of a professional sports nutritionist during the training period

Why rest & recovery are suggested?

Rest days: It is necessary for the muscles to repair, rebuild and strengthen. Also, as most of you are recreational athletes, it facilitates having better balance between home, work and our fitness goals. Depending on the training program, the number of rest days per week vary.

Recovery is action taken to maximize your body’s repair that include foam rolling, ice-packs, dipping legs in warm-water with Epsom salt, getting a deep-tissue massage at regular intervals