If you enjoy running and like going outdoors like me, then you have to go running outside in sunny California. The past few days, I've been going running outside, doing between 3 and 5 miles everyday and it's such a good feeling to be outside when it's 70-something degrees sunny.
If only I weren't so close to LA, I'd have fresh air too. But hey you can't have everything. So bottom-line, if you want to try something new and haven't run much before, go outside!
I have to confess that prior to my transformation, I would be afraid of running outside because of my chubbiness in fear of being judged. So let me tell a few things that you should keep in mind so that you have a better experience than I did when I first started running:
1. Whether you are 50+ lbs overweight or at your "ideal" weight, you should feel comfortable with your body! Don't let your body stop you from going running outside if it's what you want to do. Just being outside and proud of yourself is already something significant.
2. Make sure you have good form! If you don't know what good running form is, ask someone that you know who runs a lot, or just ask me :)
3. Wear the right shoes. The wrong shoes or the wrong size of the even the right shoes can put a lot of strain on your knees. And you don't want to mess your knees up this early in the game.
4. Push yourself, but know your limits! Most often, a fair amount of our limits are mental; overcoming them is a matter of determination and ambition. However, although you should push yourself to the max, don't hurt yourself. Learn what your physical limits are and don't hurt yourself.
I'm gonna check back in later in the week, but if you have topics you would like me to address, please feel free to comment and let me know.
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