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Common Running Mistakes That You Are Making Unknowingly; Avoid Them

Watch out for these common mistakes that you have been making while running. Read on to know more about it here.

Running for a cause, running to get fit, preparing for a marathon or running to lose weight? For sure most of us have been doing one of these, isn't it? But as you run you are likely to make a lot of mistakes, and because of these mistakes, you are not able to achieve the goal at the set time.

So what are these running mistakes? If you want to know about them then you need to read here. This article explains about a few of the common running mistakes that most of us commit. Only once you avoid making these mistakes you will be able to achieve your goal.

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Many people skip eating or even avoid drinking water before running as they feel that these would be a hindrance and cause discomfort while they run. But according to experts this is not the right way.

All these minor things make a lot of difference for runners. Hence, before you take up running, be it for any purpose, you need to know the correct ways if you are to get maximum benefit.

Listed here are the common running mistakes that need to be avoided. Take a look.

1. Skip Eating Before The Run:

1. Skip Eating Before The Run:

Runners generally tend to skip eating before a run, but this is not a healthy practice. Having some complex carbs a few hours before the run helps in providing the needed stamina.

2. Running When You Have Pain:

2. Running When You Have Pain:

Whenever you have pain and discomfort, make it a point to avoid running and take rest. This will further aggravate the pain. Once the pain subsides, you can resume.

3. Stretching The Wrong Way:

3. Stretching The Wrong Way:

Stretching a bit just before running is highly essential, but this should be done in the correct way, else it can lead to injury and muscle pain. Following simple dynamic stretching helps. All that you need to do is to take one of your knees at a right angle in front of you, thigh parallel to the ground. At the same time try to swing your right arm back and left arm forward. Slowly stretch out your leg. Do this with your other leg. Keep doing this for about 2-3 minutes with both the legs.

4. Running Too Fast:

4. Running Too Fast:

When you run too fast, the muscles tend to get stretched. Make it a point to run at a slower pace and keep to it throughout.

5. Skipping Water:

5. Skipping Water:

Keeping yourself well hydrated before the run as well as after the run is highly important. Many a times runners suffer from dehydration and this often affects their performance.

6. Taking Long Strides:

6. Taking Long Strides:

The moment you decide to make your dreams come true while running, you take long strides and want to reach your goals as soon as possible, but this is not the correct way.

7. Wearing Wrong Shoes:

7. Wearing Wrong Shoes:

When you get your running shoes, you might pick it up for the attractive colour. But it is imperative that you wear the right comfortable shoes while you are running. It prevents you from getting hurt and also prevents pain in the legs.

Story first published: Monday, April 3, 2017, 12:52 [IST]
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