About Running & Jogging: Break Your Bad Running Habits

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging Whenever I have a bad run or race, I try to figure out what went wrong, so I don't make the same mistakes. But sometimes it can be tough to break certain bad running habits. Common Running Mistakes -- And How to Avoid Them Here are some of the most common running mistakes and how you can avoid injuries and other issues. How to Keep a Training Log Getting rid of a bad running habit can be tough, but it's helpful to write about running in a training journal or running blog. For me, the act of writing it down makes me more aware of my mistake and, when I review my notes about runs and races, I'm reminded not to make that same mistake. How to Do Deep Belly Breathing I often skip or rush my warm-up, usually because I'm just eager to get started. Sometimes that leads to a side stitch because my breathing is off. Practicing deep belly breathing can ward off those annoying side stitches. What Are Your Bad Running Habits? What about you? Are you guilty of any bad running habits? Do you forget to stretch after your runs? Run too much, too soon? Do you not hydrate properly? Sometimes skip breakfast before a long run? Share your bad running habits and your strategies for eliminating them. Running & Jogging Ads Running Running Shoes Review Asics Women Runners Shoe Asics Shoes Featured Articles How Did You Become a Runner? How to Dress for Hot Weather Running Do I Need Two Pairs of Running Shoes? Tips for Running Through Discomfort Tips for Trail Running Do I Need to Hydrate With Sports Drinks?   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Get Started With Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Your First 5K Top 40 Running Music Advertisement