How Do I Start Running?

First, please note that this blog is not professional in nature nor based on scientific studies or principles; rather, it is based on my personal experience and observations. It’s also important to note that you should take your health into consideration and not start running until you’re sure you’re in good enough health to do so. Ask yourself, “How do I start running?”

How to Start Running: Several factors are necessary to begin running and then stick with it. First and foremost is the desire to exercise, a strong mindset, and the conviction that it’s not difficult at all—and this is true, provided you commit to running at least twice a week. Once you’ve developed this habit, it will become much easier. The second factor is gradual progression. It’s difficult to run five kilometers, for example, if you’re not in good physical shape.

Another thing that really helped me get started with running was setting specific long-term and short-term goals. Set goals like these for yourself; a long-term goal might be to run Race 10 kilimeters or half Marathon Or even a full marathon—it could be losing excess weight, or it could be making running a way of life… etc.

Short-term goals help boost your sense of accomplishment, as achieving them will motivate you to keep going and set new goals. For example, you could set a goal to lose a few kilograms before your friend’s wedding in a month, or to run two kilometers without stopping, or to stick to your workout routine for two consecutive weeks… etc.

With whom should I Run

That depends primarily on the person themselves. I think most people prefer to start out with a friend or relative, but personally, I preferred to start on my own because I didn’t want to tie my exercise routine to a friend—since if that friend ever decided to skip a run or workout, it would likely mean that day’s workout would be canceled due to the absence of that partner. You can also go running with a group, such as a team (Running Amman(bearing in mind that such groups typically run distances of at least five kilometers)

Where to Run?

In every country and city, there’s a place that people agree is a good spot for walking, jogging, or other sports. If that place is close to where you live or work, start there, Not just because many people exercise there, but because exercising is contagious. If you start walking, for example, in a place where people are running, you’ll feel the urge to run when you see them. However, if that place is far from where you live, I advise you not to go there, since you won’t be able to establish a daily routine that requires you to spend time commuting through congested traffic. In this case, it’s better to start in your neighborhood—beginning at home and ending back at home.

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