Long Term Training Principle #1 of 6: Consistency
Here at South Bank Runners we want all our members to keep doing what they love and make running part of their life’s. To help ensure all our members stay running head coach Chris Hand has laid out his long term training principles to keep you running injury free.
Follow along for the whole SIX part series on successful training.
Firstly, like you, I am a recreational runner. If you are heading to the Tokyo Olympics this year (if they even happen still!) I wish you all the best - you probably don’t need these principles. If you like drinking beer all night then decide spur of the moment to get up still half cut to run Parkrun - keep reading!
I don’t claim to have all the answers and the information I am sharing is just that, my personal opinions learned, through trial and error, blood, sweat, and beers.
If you do have questions or want more information, please comment below or come have a chat with me at one of the training sessions. If you have a complaint or correction please email it through to Nathan.Young@idontcare.com.
Principle #1: Consistency
Be consistent, like Gump.
The first principle is the simplest yet the most important. Like a good custard, consistency is the key. If you want to be a good runner, all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other and keep doing it day out, week after week. Turn up to every session, every week and you will soon be a great runner.
Long Term Training Principle #1: Be Consistent
That’s it.
Like I said, these principles are simple!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s similarity exciting: Principle #2: Be Patient.