DON’T LET ANYTHING STOP YOU RUNNING!
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE THIN, FIT OR YOUNG TO START RUNNING. ANYONE WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH CAN RUN, INSISTS CHRISTINA MACDONALD. ISN’T IT TIME YOU GOT INSPIRED TO TAKE THOSE FIRST STEPS?
START RUNNING NOW
CHRISTINA MACDONALD.
It’s better to be overweight but exercising than normal bodyweight and not exercising
I need to lose weight before I can run.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard many times, especially when I was a personal trainer trying to help clients start running.
I know how effective running can be for weight loss, so I would encourage new clients to start a walk/run programme to get in shape, but I would often be met with resistance. “Once I’ve lost a few pounds I’ll be able to run,” was a typical response. This misconception that you need to lose weight – and be physically fit – in order to start running seems common. It’s like saying you need to get fit to go to the gym, rather than realising going to the gym will get you fit!
Fortunately, it’s not true. Anyone can run – it doesn’t matter whether you’re overweight, unfit or older. The only barrier to running (provided you’ve got a clean bill of health) is your mindset.
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