Running or jogging is one of the best ways of keeping in shape. There is no other exercise that is as intense for the body as running, may it be swimming, rowing etc. If you are a fitness enthusiast and if you don’t run, then you are either lying or missing something very important. The beauty about running is that it affects every part of the body. It shakes every part, making sure every part of the body is getting More
One thing that all runners underestimate is the need for a decent internet connection. If you think that’s a strange remark then you obviously don’t realise how much information is at your fingertips. Whereas before I had to guess on what the best shoes for me were, what the best warm up method is and how long I should run for, now I know all of this just by looking around on the web. Without the internet I wouldn’t have found the below video.
Running has become a bit of a drug for me. Whereas before I struggled to even run a mile, now I can run for at least four miles before even breaking a sweat. Once again the web came to my rescue on learning what my limits are and providing advice on just what kind of warm ups I should do before I started jogging. The only thing I failed at initially was in not getting a decent broadband connection. After my old provider crashed thirteen times in two days I decided that the time was rife to upgrade. Fortunately a close friend of mine was able to recommend a few options the best of which was www.abroadband.com. As I access the internet mainly through my phone I needed a provider who could give me a better service when on the move. Abroadband hit the button on both price and service – they were cheaper then my old provider and gave me greater coverage.
I cannot stress enough how important it is having your phone enabled for broadband when running. Not only will it enable you to access new routes and ideas, it will also prevent you from getting lost! Having a decent connection will stop the GPS from failing and you from getting lost – like I did several months ago thanks to my old service provider conking out on me halfway through a new running route I was trying. I don’t have that problem anymore and as a result have been able to find twenty new running routes in the last month alone. I’ve also been connecting with other runners in my area through a handy app I downloaded. Again another example of how important the internet has become to running!
The only problem with using the phone when running is that you can get distracted easily. If you are going to use it when running stop if you need to consult something on the phone. Another tip to remember is never under any circumstances wear earphones when running. I know it’s the fashionable trend these days and I have seen many runners jogging whilst listening to their music on the phone or their ipod, but at the risk of sounding like my mum; it’s dangerous. If you want proof, look no further then a news item published by The Mail online several months ago. Phones and ipods are great when running, but they are tools to help, not hinder. Never forget it.
