>By: Brad VivacquaLIVERPOOL, N.Y. -- The last several days of comfortable weather conditions have encouraged many people to get outdoors and go for a jog. Maybe you've recently considered doing the same but haven't thought about all the benefits. News 10 Now's Brad Vivacqua recently spoke to a running expert and has some tips for us.
The weather has really been encouraging if you've been thinking about getting started. Local running expert Dave Oja of the Syracuse Chargers Track Club said if you haven't run in a while, it's a good idea to start out with walking a few days a week.
Oja said plenty of great local venues in our region offering a number of great trails to get you started.
Once you're up to a good thirty to thirty five minute walk a day and you're feeling good you may want to start jogging. If you've got some health concerns it's smart to get your doctors approval first.
Tips for runners
The last several days of comfortable weather conditions have encouraged many people to get outdoors and go for a jog. Maybe you've recently considered doing the same but haven't thought about all the benefits. News 10 Now's Brad Vivacqua recently spoke to a running expert and has some tips for us.
Oja said a person can be surprised on how much running can improve their overall health. He also said if you've been running you may also want to try entering your first road race this summer.
Here in our area there's an event nearly every weekend from now through October. A road race can help you set a goal, meet new people, and give you a feeling of accomplishment.
"I certainly recommend it, I certainly recommend that anybody who is out there putting in some miles and feeling reasonably fit, and anyone who knows he or she can cover the race distance safely, give it a try and see what's in it for them," said Oja.
Before you head outdoors, you'll want to make sure you have some comfortable running clothes and footwear and don't push yourself too much once you get started.
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