14 Things Every New Runner Should Know; Bad Running Habits

14 Things Every New Runner Should Know; Bad Running Habits By Christine Luff Whether you're new to running or you've been at it for a while, you're probably making some mistakes. Today I've got lots of tips and advice (from some mistakes I've made along the way) to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls runners face.   14 Things Every New Runner Should Know  To help ease you into the sport and avoid some running mistakes, here are some basic concepts that all runners should know. READ NOW How to Practice Mindfulness When Running  Mindfulness can help runners be more focused, calm, and mentally strong. Here's how to practice being mindful during runs.   READ NOW 5 Bad Running Habits (and How to Break Them)  As runners, we can get into ruts and find ourselves doing things that we know are not going to improve our running, and could possibly lead to injuries and other problems.  Here are some of common not-so-great habits of runners and what you can do to break them. READ NOW How Not to Be a Lazy Runner  If you're dealing with a case of the "lazies," here are some ways to push through it and get out there to run.   READ NOW 6 Ways to Get Out of Your Running Rut  Runners are often creatures of habit -- we run the same routes, at the same pace, usually during the same time of day. Here are some ways you can avoid getting stuck in a running rut, and make your runs more fun, interesting, and motivating.   READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT How To Heal and Prevent Sore Nipples The Best Way to Stretch the Hip and Lower Back Understanding Asthma Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Insomnia Is Cramping in Early Pregnancy a Sign of Miscarriage? Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana The Truth About Getting a Colonoscopy AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.