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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There are just so, so many truths about running that are anything but. Collage: Self ; Source images: AN Studio/Ivan Pantic/Getty Images Running will wreck your knees. If theres one myth that just wont die, its this one. But the truth is that human bodies arent machines with parts that simply wear out with use....

Its tempting to go straight from a run toshower,couch…or nap. But taking a few minutes to bring your body back to baseline can jump-start your recovery afterward. Cooldown 1: Standing What you need:Just your bodyweight! Katie Thompson Keep your back knee straight and youll target the gastrocnemius, the bigger calf muscle. Bend it and youll target the soleus, the smaller, flat muscle underneath it. Your hip flexors and quads often tighten up on the run; this stretch addresses both....

Every runner knows the first few minutes out the door can feel the most challenging. The result,studiesshow, is that your workout can feel even easier and thus, more enjoyable. So before you begin any of your cardio workouts for SELFsLearn to Love Running Program, warm it up! Katie Thompson Warm-Up 1 What you need:Just your bodyweight! Running is a front-to-back movement. This dynamic stretch targets your hamstrings; the slight rotation brings your core into the equation....

This is vital not only because it feels so damn good, but also because youneedthose days to recover. Sometimes, rest days canand shouldbe just that,days with zero exercise at allon your schedule. Enter:active recovery, or gentle movement thats a lot less intense than your typical workout. Katie Thompson You might choose to take a (light!) yoga class, go for an easy walk, or spend some quality time with your foam roller....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Heres what you should probably know toget started. Katie Thompson Welcome to double digitsthats right, youre heading into the 10th week of this program. If you normally listen to music while running, why not try something new today? Trade your tunes for an audiobook....

Heres what it’s crucial that you know toget started. Youre down to the final two weeks of the program. We hope youre as proud and excited as we are about your progress! Katie Thompson This week, your longest effort includes two significant chunks of nonstop running: 5 and 15 minutes apiece. Its another one of the bigger jumps we talked about in Week 8a confidence-booster for your goal effort. At this point, youve already built the cardiovascular base to go the distance....

Heres what you’re gonna wanna know toget started. Youve made it to Week 12you know what that means! After three months of gradually building up, youre ready to run for 30 entire minutes, nonstop. Katie Thompson As youve progressed from a walk to a walk/run to a run/walk, youve built your engine. Specifically, youve strengthened your heart to pump more oxygen-rich blood through your body. In short, its time to trust the process and your training....