What are your resources/advice for someone who wants to start running again completely from scratch… And I mean COMPLETELY
Be proud of yourself for how hard you’re trying :))
Meret Boxler of the Life, Unrestricted podcast posted this and its just so wonderful and perfect!
I reblog this every time I see it, because it’s one of life’s hardest lessons.
Meb Keflezighi (via too-far-to-turn-back-now)
Meb speaks truth.
(via wiserstrongerbetter)
Resource Masterlist: Running Edition
Proper Form:
- The Most Common Running Form Mistakes - Running.Competitor
- Expert Tips for Proper Running Form - Daily Burn
- Components of Good Running Form - Chi Running
- Foot Strike - TEAM Chiropractic
What to Wear:
- What to Wear for Summer Running - The Active Times
- How to Layer for Winter - Running Competitor
- Clothes - Running for Fitness
- What Not to Wear Running - About.com
- Running Apparel - Runner’s World
How to Fit Running Shoes:
- How to Buy the Right Shoe - Runners’ World
- Tips for Buying Running Shoes - Women’s Health
- How to Lace Your Shoes - Body DIY
- Shoe Finder - Runner’s World
- Are You Ready to Go Minimal? - Running Times
Basic Beginner Tips:
- Myths You Should Forget - Active.com
- Should I Train With My Boyfriend? - Running Times
- 101 Greatest Running Tips - Women’s Health Mag
- Tips for Absolute Beginners - Run Addicts
- Run a Faster Mile - Fit Body HQ
- Tips for First Time Marathon Runners - The Hungry Runner
How to Have a Good Run:
- Become a Morning Runner - Run Addicts
- Have the Best Evening Runs - PopSugar
- Winter Running - Running Competitor
- Trail Running in the Wet - Fitblr.co.uk
- Dealing with Allergies - PopSugar
- Beach Running and Sand Workouts - Active.com
Running on a Treadmill:
- Treadmill vs Outside - Runner’s Connect
- Treadmill Running Tips - Marathon Nation
- Beat Boredom Workouts - Greatist
Aches and Pains:
- Runner’s Knees - PopSugar
- Shin Splints - Luvnutrition
- How to Run Without Lower Back Pain - WikiHow
- Blisters - Real Buzz
Training Plans:
- Know the Lingo - chasefear
- Couch to 5k
- 5 Weeks to a 5k - Shape
- Simple 10k Training Plan - FitSugar
- Half Marathon Plan - FitnessFoodFabulous
- Beginner Marathon Program - FitSugar
- Marathon Training Plans - Runner’s World
- Free Training Guides - Runner’s World
Stretching:
- Yoga Stretch for Runners - Hungry Runner (video)
- Must Do Stretches - FitSugar
- Yoga for Runners - SassyYogi
- Yoga for Runners - WalkJogRun
- The Fabulous Five - The Runners’ Muse
- Yoga Center - Runner’s World (video)
Eating for a Run:
- Nutrition for Runners - Runner’s World
- Five Foods to Eat Before a Run - Wellness Today
- Why Runners Shouldn’t Diet - Active.com
- Nutrition for Running - Dietitian Cassie
Music:
- Running Music Mix
- Jog.FM
- BPM Calculator
- Running Mix Tapes - The Exercist
Find a Race:
- List of Obstacle Races - Sprinting Backwards
- Race Finder - Runner’s World
- Running in the USA
- Daily Mile
Check out additional masterlists over here.
2017 mantra
Based off of this post by @flatsound
truuuuuu
Look back at all you’ve survived and all you’ve accomplished, and be proud. Then look at all the things you dream of and want to reach and be motivated to keep moving forward.
women do not have to
- be thin
- cook for you
- have long hair
- wear makeup
- be feminine
- be graceful
- have sex with you
- shave
- diet
- be fashionable
- wear pink
- love men
- listen to your bullshit