“This is completely random and I'm sorry if you've answered this publicly before. What age group do you teach?”
This year I have 5th & 6th grade, so ages 10-12.
I’m pretty sure it’s under my faq tag, but just in case, I’m posting it.
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“Any tips for someone who is reasonably new to running? (I ride my bike for exercise)”
- Start with run/walk intervals. You can follow a program like Couch 2 5K or you can do it on your own (jog as far as possible, walk until you catch your breath, repeat for 20-30 minutes and build up from there)
- If you notice any foot/knee/hip/etc. pain, go to a specialty running store and get fitted for running shoes. Having the right shoes made a world of difference for me.
Those are the two main ones. Take it easy at first. Also, don’t worry about it if you hate it. Not everyone is a runner just like not everyone is a swimmer or a cyclist. It’s better to do something you enjoy that force yourself to do something that makes you miserable just because a lot of people do it and it seems like the thing to do.
