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Should we eat before or after our run? While running, your digestive system kicked into overdrive and consuming large meals before a run would likely cause you to become nauseous, eventually throwing up whatever you ate before your run. It is recommended to go on an empty stomach with slight hydration before running just about half a water bottle. You should drink water during your run to keep hydrated, especially if you are running long distances. Eating a large meal before a run can make you fatigued and sluggish, slowing down your pace in your run. Save all the good...

The correct breathing pattern while running is essential. It is necessary to allow your lungs to expand and contract adequately while running. Incorrect breathing leads to tiredness and overconsumption of energy. You are learning how to breathe while running takes time and practice like anything else. Practice while you’re sitting down, then when you’re running; adapt to this breathing pattern while running. While you do this exercise, keep your mouth close the entire time. The activity starts with you taking a deep breath in until your lungs are filled (usually takes 3 to 4) seconds, then let the air out...

Staying hydrated during your run is very important; it lessens fatigue, cramps, and other medical conditions. Even after your run, it is crucial to remain hydrated. Dehydration can lead to altered mental status and other severe complications. The level of hydration may vary for each individual. From my experience, I have gathered that for every 2 miles, an individual needs a bottle of water, and it may change given these different factors temperature, weight, height, and other medical conditions that an individual may have. Staying hydrated even if you’re not running or walking improves your relative health, but some ailments...

When you have just gotten up from sitting or sleeping to decide to run, is it important to stretch or not. I have been running for over 20 years and know the importance of stretching. When you don’t stretch, you make room for injury, which can hamper the momentum you’ve started and your journey for good health. Stretching loosens up your muscles to keep you flexible and robust for your run. It prevents you from being too stiff in your run and makes it more enjoyable.

Stay consistent with your workout regiment. Also, getting started may be a hurdle but just start. Many times it may come down to timing, convenience, and other factors in your life. Staying the course, making sure nothing gets in your way, even if it’s just doing half of what you intended to do. For example, if your goal was to walk a mile, fatigue starts setting earlier; you do half of it. Always believe in yourself, get it done no matter how getting it was done looks like. I didn’t complete my marathons overnight. It took consistency of me going...