I’m not sure what it is about Saturdays, but for the second week in a row, my Saturday run was difficult. I did run at a slower pace, though, and I made a couple of (personal) discoveries.
First, I’m beginning to pay attention to running technique. In my reading, I’ve learned that good technique is one factor that can help prevent injuries. I’m happy to run slowly for a while just so that my body can get accustomed to a better way of running.
Second, I’m also starting to see how paying attention to my body as I’m running can help me understand what feels uncomfortable and may require a change. I’m not talking about the discomfort that yells at you, but, rather, the little bits of discomfort that are easy to ignore.
Realizations like these are helping me to appreciate the benefits of, say, running clubs and forums—that is, places where I can get some help with basic elements of technique and the like.
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