As a runner, I tend to be a bit chaotic…. I’m usually dashing round 3 minutes before I head out the door trying to remember where I last discarded my heart rate strap or whether my running socks are dry.

I wouldn’t dream of going for a run without taking certain things – well fitting trainers, even better fitting sports bra, inhaler, Garmin…. so why do I go for a run without DOING certain things?!

I’ll be honest, I so very rarely warm up – while fellow runners are trotting back and forth before a race I can usually be found either nattering to someone or updating Facebook.

The following article, from Saltmarsh running, has made me think again and if you are naughty like me it will probably change your running habits too – it contains some good information on why the first mile or so usually feels rubbish and what you can do to be ready to run.

http://saltmarshrunning.com/2015/05/05/why-does-the-first-mile-of-my-run-suck-so-much/

~ Tracey