Why Run?

Why run? The number one reason is to stay healthy and be at a good weight  And hopefully live longer Another reason is to be outside and explore New Paths or parks To compete with me and have an edge by participating in races It allows me to have the discipline to stick to a schedule And be consistent Having friends to run with is therapeutic and very healthy It sharpens the mind so much that it opens doors of possibility because of grit and gratitude Even if you can't run with your friends you can create plans to be together and meet up at a race Ways To start running and have success Start very slow Use the Phill Maffetone method to stay in Zone 2  (180-age) for your max heart rate 80% of runs Stay hydrated (Salt Tabs, Tailwind, etc) Put one or more races on your calendar per year Find a running schedule to follow for your race Recovery is just as crucial as running (sleep, stretching, ice-baths) Find the right shoes and socks for the type of running you will be doing Apply anti-chafing ointment for your longer runs (Salty Britches) Use Strava Post pictures or videos Celebrate your victories along the journey ⅓ Rule You vs. You (Try to be better than you were yesterday) If you want to follow me on Instagram, go to @jgrdina04 If you would like me to coach you, please go to my website, johngrdina.com