[su_box title=”3. Pace yourself” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]To paraphrase Ice Cube, “This ain’t a track meet, it’s a marathon.” As in, don’t sprint from zero to 60 miles per hour straight out of the gate. “Instead of going by a number, go by effort,” says Corkum. “If you were running next to a friend, you should be able to continuously hold a conversation without gasping for air.” Also, the right pace for someone else isn’t necessarily the right pace for you, so if you actually are running with a friend, try to agree on a speed that feels OK for you.[/su_box]
[su_box title=”4. Don’t be afraid to go outside” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]I know, polar vortex, winter storm Maximus … why would any sane person want to work out outdoors? But, “as long as conditions outside aren’t icy or dangerous, running outside is best,” says Corkum. “Running form and stride often change on a treadmill, and that can cause injury. Running outside activates and requires more muscle involvement than running on a belt. Plus, you’ll often burn more calories.”[/su_box]
