4 Simple Tips That Will Help You Reach Your Running Potential

4 Simple Tips That Will Help You Reach Your Running Potential

Legal advisor turned wellness master Robin Arzon has so much swagger, it overflows out of her pores, particularly when she's, you know, calmly running five marathons in five days. (Precisely.) We talked with Arzon, writer of the new book Shut Up and Run ($19, amazon.com) about her top running tenets.

1. Claim the title

"In the event that you are investing the exertion, you are a runner. I don't have enough center fingers for individuals who say that the individuals who aren't quick or aren't doing a specific mileage aren't runners. To me, this game is measured in hustle: Did you really move your body today?"

2. Don't overcomplicate things

"Individuals get into these insane level headed discussions: 'What Garmin if I wear?' 'What are the most costly shoes?' It's right around a reason to maintain a strategic distance from the genuine preparing and abrasiveness of the game. Simply quiets down and run!"

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3. Telecast your objectives

"In the event that you need to stay responsible, you need to tell somebody. Try not to be embarrassed to take that running selfie. When you make your objective open, it's difficult to backtrack. Give that pride a chance to drive you."

4. Locate your quick

"Other than your long run, speed work is the linchpin to a preparation arrangement; do it once per week. It can be only a fartlek, where you are running hard for two squares and after that running for two. Tune in, 30 seconds of a quick run done over and over can be a distinct advantage."