start running
Got a pair of trainers? Great! Th en welcome to our tribe. Get fit and feel great with our easy guide to starting out. With just a few pieces of essential kit, and a super simple routine to kick you off, we’re with you every step of the way. Come and run with us!
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Before you set off
Running is one of the simplest things you can do to dramatically improve your health, but preparation is key for a happy first run. Before you know it, you’ll be hooked…
1Fuel
Ensure you’ve eaten a small meal or snack roughly two hours before you head out, so that you’re adequately fuelled, and keep hydrated during the day before and after you run by regularly sipping water. Make sure your food option includes complex, slow-releasing carbohydrate, for all the energy you’re going to need. Great options include:
• 3 oat cakes topped with peanut butter, and an apple
• A large banana and a yogurt
• A small baked sweet potato and hummus
• A small bowl of pasta with sauce of your choice
• Two slices of toast with honey
• Porridge topped with fruit If you’ve properly hydrated, the last thing to remember is to go to the loo before you head out!
2Time
Aim to head out for 20 to 30 minutes, but importantly, don’t expect to run the whole time. Check out our walk/run plan to get off to a strong start.