Are You A Beginner Runner Feeling Overwhelmed By Getting Started?
A Personal Message From Dr. Lynne G. Virant
- Are you curious about how to start running?
- Are you uncertain about how much you should run when you’re just starting?
- Are you worried that you might not push yourself enough OR push yourself too hard and risk injury?
- Are you unsure of when to rest?
If You Answered “Yes” To Any Of These Questions,
You Are In The Right Place!
If that’s happening to you, you’re definitely not alone, and we hear this type of thing all the time.
In fact, beginner runners are one of the most common clients that we see in our Pensacola clinic!
There’s A Lot Of Bad Advice Out There For Beginning Runners Such As...
FALSELY Told…
- You don’t need a running plan. Just go out and start running.
- Pain while running is “normal”. You have to push through it all the time.
- Most people don’t need a warm-up routine. Just walk or jog for a few minutes before you start running.
But, The TRUTH Is...
- A running plan is essential for a beginner runner’s success.
- It’s not normal to be in pain while running, no matter your age!
- Warming up before running will prepare your body to work better. Finding your own routine with what works for your body, and your current goals, can help you move better and enjoy running more.
For Runners Who Are Just Starting...
- You must choose the right person to help get you started. If you don’t, you could end up with pain, injuries, and unnecessary treatments like pain medications.
- It’s possible to start running without complications, pain, and days of wondering “why am I doing this?!”
- To do that, you have to have a running specialist who is willing to partner alongside you to progress your running journey!
At The Movement Clinic We’ve Created A 3 Step Process To Help Beginner Runners:
STEP 1
We Get to Know YOU
Our FIRST step is to listen to your story.
Every runner was once a beginner! But we know that no two people are alike in the way their bodies respond to running and their goals.
We take time to learn about:
- Who you are
- How you move
- Why you want to run!
We believe it is possible to run FOR LIFE! We get to know what that life looks like for YOU
STEP 2
We Implement YOUR Customized Plan Together
YOU need a plan tailored to YOUR needs and YOUR goals (at home, at work, and at play!)
Often runners like you tend to base goals on what “I used to be able to run”, follow old routines, underestimate the time it takes to adjust and overestimate what they can achieve. This can lead to frustration and giving up too soon.
When you partner with The Movement Clinic, we work TOGETHER with you as a community to set up YOUR customized plan so you an stay committed, be consistent, and get back to loving running again!
STEP 3
We Coach and Teach You How to Be Active FOR LIFE
“What would be possible if there were no limits to YOUR running?”
When working towards new goals, it’s difficult to see beyond the struggle..
Once you start to make small steps towards your goal… YOUR vision of running often becomes even greater!
Suddenly there are no limits and we coach and teach you ways to think and move so you can be RUN FOR LIFE.
Finally Get Started Running!
Let’s chat about how you can feel like yourself again.
Sincerely,