Running for Health
Running Preparation:
A. Setting Personal Goals
- To pursue a pastime
- To develop the good habit of regular exercise
- To improve health
- To strengthen cardiopulmonary function, improve blood circulation, and reduce the risk of illnesses
- To manage body weight and enhance physical fitness
- To get a better body shape
- To improve physical fitness and sports performance
- To prepare yourself for amateur running competitions as a self-imposed challenge
- To prepare yourself for other types of sports
- To strengthen your willpower by undergoing persistent training and enjoy the satisfaction brought by achievements
- To strengthen your cardiopulmonary function as preparation for participation in distance running
- Other goals
- To ease stress, enhance self-confidence and achieve a healthy state of mind
- To spend good times with friends & family
B. Wearing Suitable Clothing
- In spring and autumn:
A suitable sports shirt and a pair of running shorts or capri running tights
- In summer:
A vest or a short-sleeved t-shirt and a pair of running shorts
- In winter:
A tight fit sweatshirt, a pair of running pants and a windbreaker
C. Other Accessories
- A water bottle/ water bag
- A watch
- A cap
- A pair of sunglasses
- Small amount of money
- A small –sized waist bag
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