Starting to Run

Now that you have prepared to run, you are ready to start running! When beginning to run it is important to take the following steps:

1. Give yourself a good stretch.
2. Determine a mile loop that you would like to run.
3. Start jogging or run/walk at a non-strenuous pace. Don’t over exert yourself in the beginning stages of running.
4. Aim for mile, and gradually increase distance. Alternate between distances such as run one mile Monday, two miles Tuesday, one mile Wednesday.
5. Give yourself a day of rest. You do not need to jog every day of the week.

Now that you have completed these steps you will be ready to up your pace and distance.