Run
Not my favourite part of training although it's weirdly satisfying during an event.
Running is the most basic of the 3 disciplines but there is still a technique to doing so successfully. Make sure you're wearing the right running shoes and you can begin.
When you land try and do so on either your forefoot or midfoot to avoid injury and become a more efficient runner. If you didn't wear shoes you'd run on the balls of your feet and you wouldn't heel strike (landing heel first) as it would hurt. Modern shoes have cushioning so you can heel strike without too much worry but if you can move away from it you'll be a faster and more efficient runner.
Always start slowly and throw in some walking time. This even applies to more experienced runners as slowing down and walking for a few minutes uses different muscles and ensures you don't overtrain your running muscles. So enjoy your surroundings and don't punish yourself - every run shouldn't be an attempt at a PB.
The following websites have some great workouts and ideas for you to hit your targets and improve. Remember to make any goal you set yourself be realistic and achievable. If it's takes you over an hour to run 10K don't try and work on the Sub 40 minute plan as you could injure yourself. Just keep training and you'll get to the point where it is a realistic and achievable aim.
Running is the most basic of the 3 disciplines but there is still a technique to doing so successfully. Make sure you're wearing the right running shoes and you can begin.
When you land try and do so on either your forefoot or midfoot to avoid injury and become a more efficient runner. If you didn't wear shoes you'd run on the balls of your feet and you wouldn't heel strike (landing heel first) as it would hurt. Modern shoes have cushioning so you can heel strike without too much worry but if you can move away from it you'll be a faster and more efficient runner.
Always start slowly and throw in some walking time. This even applies to more experienced runners as slowing down and walking for a few minutes uses different muscles and ensures you don't overtrain your running muscles. So enjoy your surroundings and don't punish yourself - every run shouldn't be an attempt at a PB.
The following websites have some great workouts and ideas for you to hit your targets and improve. Remember to make any goal you set yourself be realistic and achievable. If it's takes you over an hour to run 10K don't try and work on the Sub 40 minute plan as you could injure yourself. Just keep training and you'll get to the point where it is a realistic and achievable aim.