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A Running Handbook

Running.... Eventually become one of my favorite past time activity. Not easy to get it started. But once your built your strength in running, you will get addicted to it. Trust me.....

Long distance run required strong mind. Of course you need to be physical strong too!! I got a lot of technical advises from different website during my training and I hope more runners will get benefits from these advices. Thanks to Squidoo for creating a platform for everyone to share knowledge.

I will be creating 5 modules to guide a beginner runner to marathon runner. Hopefully, the tips in each Lense may help you and the earning from each Lense could support my running activities.

Guys, enjoy running!!!

Overall Progress

Module 1: Running Tips for Beginner (100% completed)
Module 2: Start with an Easy 5km Run (0% completed)
Module 3: Upgrade Yourself to 10km Run (0% completed)
Module 4: Long Distance Run - Half Marathon (0% completed)
Module 5: Mature Runner: Marathon (0% completed)

Module 1 - Running Tips for Beginner

Module 1.1: 10 Reasons to Run
Whatever your reason is for running, you'll experience many physical, mental and emotional benefits from the sport. Here are 10 great reasons to get started with running.
Module 1.2: Run to Burn Fat
What is the Best Way to Burn Fat? This is one question we get the most number of times in the form of enquiries.
Module 1.3: Know Your Feet
Our feet support our body weight. They do that with arch formed by the bones and joint structure at the foot. In layman term, arch is the raised curve on the bottom of your foot. Knowing the arch shape of your feet may help you to get the right pair of running shoes. But, many are confused about these arches and pronation concept.
Module 1.4: Choosing the Right Running Shoes
The biggest and most common mistake I see novice runners make is to bargain shop for an inexpensive first pair of running shoes right off the shoe store clearance table, or worse, off the rack at a department store. After all, who wants to pay a lot for shoes when you may not actually use them much? Aren't you just paying a lot for a logo on the side?
Module 1.5: BMI and Body Fat
Although both are ways of estimating how "fat" a person is body-fat percentage is a more useful tool because it distinguishes between the weight of fat and that of your lean body mass--bones, organs, muscle and connective tissue. But there are no hard and fast rules on the ideal percentage of fat.
Module 1.6: What Our Heart Rate Tell Us?
The measurement of heart rate is used by medical professionals to assist in the diagnosis and tracking of medical conditions. It is also used by individuals, such as athletes, who are interested in monitoring their heart rate to gain maximum efficiency from their training.
Module 1.7: Target Heart Rate
A maximum heart rate (MHR) is the highest number of beats your heart contracts during a one minute measurement. MHR is a useful tool to measure training intensities and typically is used to measure or predict the level of exercise.
Module 1.8: How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor
Until you learn what the numbers displayed on your wrist mean, the heart rate monitor is just a "gee whiz" toy.
Module 1.9: Nutrition Tips for New Athletes
IN PROGRESS
Module 1.10: Tips for Hiring a Coach
There are several questions which should be cleared well before you hire a coach for yourself. These include your prime objective of hiring a coach, whether you want to simply understand what running is or you want to run a marathon; how much fast you want to run; are you a novice in running?
Module 1.11: Advantages to Workout in Morning
Hardly anyone will dispute the fact that everyone possesses a unique body clock. Getting yourself down to the gym at any time will most certainly have a positive effect on your health. But there is something to be said for working out in the morning if you're free to do that. People tend to have more energy in the morning when they're fresh than they do after a long day at work.

True Story - A Father's Love

Must see. A very touching clip to share with Squiddo comunity.
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Module 2 - Start with an Easy 5km Run

Module 2.1: Start with an Easy 5km Run
As a beginning runner, your top training priority is to establish a solid foundation for your future development as a runner. How is this done? The physiological foundation for running performance has two components: aerobic fitness and neuromuscular fitness.
Module 2.2: Running Rules
You won't find rules there on passing gas during a group run. Instead, these are guidelines to make running a little bit happier, healthier, and more fun for everyone. Because the first rule of running is just that: Have fun.

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Motivation to move on

I need your comments to improve my "Running Handbook" on Squidoo...

  • DanMoriarity Oct 27, 2011 @ 7:27 am | delete
    Goo djob on the lens!
  • Runnn Dec 2, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Thanks for your support.
  • LTPParents Sep 22, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I just started running and these are so great resources. Thanks!
  • Runnn Dec 2, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Hope you enjoy the lens.
  • LissaKlar Sep 7, 2011 @ 12:45 pm | delete
    I don't do too well with running, but I like walking. I've always wanted to run, though.
  • Runnn Sep 7, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Walking is always the first move before you go for long distance running. So, when are you going to do you second move?
  • Comfortdoc Sep 5, 2011 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Good motivation for getting back into running. Anything yet on preventing injuries or running for those of us over 50?
  • Runnn Sep 6, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    Whether you are in the 20's or 50's, the rule of thumb is starts with a short distance run. Increase the distance gradually. Don't push yourself too hard. and most important, get the right running shoes.
  • Wbisbill Sep 1, 2011 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Useful tips!
  • Runnn Sep 1, 2011 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    Thanks for your positive response.
  • pawpaw911 Aug 31, 2011 @ 7:01 am | delete
    I used to run. Guess I need to get back into it. Nice lens.
  • Runnn Sep 1, 2011 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    good luck to you. Start with short distance running. I believe you can do it.
  • TheGourmetCoffeeGuy Aug 28, 2011 @ 3:51 am | delete
    Enjoyed your lens and the tips but especially the touching video. Thank you for sharing.
  • Runnn Aug 30, 2011 @ 5:55 am | delete
    You are most welcome. I'm glad you like the video.
  • moneyelect Aug 23, 2011 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    Great lens. Thanks for visiting.
  • Runnn Aug 30, 2011 @ 5:56 am | delete
    It is my pleasure to visit your lens. Keep up with the good work
  • Close2Art Aug 22, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    good tips for running thanks for sharing!
  • Runnn Aug 27, 2011 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    You are most welcome!!!
  • englishhelp Aug 21, 2011 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    awesome lens!! thanks for sharing :-)
  • Runnn Aug 21, 2011 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    You are most welcome.
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