I love running but it can get a little challenging. Over the years, I established habits that improved my running. I have a few tips to help you run long distance without stopping.
First of all, you need to practice. Start running a bit everyday and increase the distance as you progress. If you're practicing for a race, try to run twice, or even three times the distance of the race (if your race is 2km, run at least 4km).
Before you run, don't forget to stretch! This is a crucial step to avoid hurting yourself and pulling a muscle. I suggest to jog about 400m and then stretch. You don't want to stretch before warming up. Your muscles won't be warmed up and this will effect your running.
Wear something comfortable. You can wear expensive sport apparel or a just a plain shirt and shorts. It doesn't matter as long as you feel comfortable and it's suitable for the weather.
Make sure your shoes are tied tightly. You don't want to lose a shoe while running. Also, wear appropriate running shoes and not those fancy ones (Nikes, Keds, Converse etc.)
Stay hydrated! Sometimes you don't run as well as when you drink plenty of water (about 8 glasses of water a day). Your body needs fuel. If you have a race, I suggest to drink lots of water the night before so you'll be hydrated and ready in the morning.
Try your best to eat healthy. Not only will this improve your running, you will also feel a lot better. Junk food and sugars are difficult for your stomach to digest and there are barely any nutrients. Make/buy healthy snacks.
Whether you run for fun or not, these tips come in handy. I follow them and they have improved my time, endurance and health. Good luck and have fun!
