5 Everyday Habits That Will Make You Run Faster And Longer

Ever wonder how you can run faster and longer? The answer is in your everyday habits. These five habits won’t take more than a few minutes out of your day, but they will have a big impact on how much you enjoy running!

1. Warm-Up Before a Run and Cool Down After

A warm-up should always be the first thing you do when exercising. It helps to distribute blood flow and get your muscles primed for a workout, as well as increase core body temperature so that it’s easier on your joints than if they were cold and stiff! Warmups can include stretching or light cardio like hiking upstairs or jogging around the block – any activity that warms up muscle fibers is perfect at getting things going before anything more intense happens later in a routine. A cooldown after finishing exercises will help bring down heart rate gradually without causing exhaustion, which means less risk of injury during recovery time afterward too! Stretching helps reduce inflammation by warding off lactic acid build-up from an exercise session; this prevents aches and soreness from running and other workouts.

• Makes for better workouts
• Reduces risk of injury 
• Keeps you warm and flexible 
• Increases blood flow

2. Take Good Care of Yourself

Running is hard enough as it is, so if you’re serious about keeping trouble-free for the long haul, then establishing this habit of taking care of your body should be easy. That’s why blisters and cramps are all common side effects of running – but not anymore! When you take time out from your busy schedules to focus on yourself and what makes you feel good inside, you’ll reap a host of benefits including being able to keep up with that intense workout schedule without getting sick or hurt. How exactly do you take care of your body?

• Stretch before running. Take the time to stretch out your hamstrings and hip flexors by bending forward at the waist or doing a hamstring bridge. Doing so will help prevent injury, improve blood flow, and improve form as you run.
• Hydrating every day with water throughout the day by drinking enough fluids ensures that running won’t be too hard on your body’s muscles and joints because it helps reduce inflammation in those parts of your body!
• Eat foods rich in Omega fatty acids like salmon for breakfast to give yourself plenty of fuel for running later on that morning.
• Practice deep breathing exercises when running: inhale deeply through your nose while counting up from one number per breath and then exhale through your mouth. This will help regulate breathing patterns, increase lung capacity, and soothe aches from running!
• Clean up after running: make sure to take care of any dirty clothes or sweaty gear before they can cause an odor problem.
• Take time for yourself by getting enough rest – that means setting a bedtime schedule every night because it’s important not just for running but also for overall well-being as we know the body needs proper amounts of shuteye to be healthy too!
• Clothing Is Important Too

3. Do Strength Training

It is often said that a successful and happy runner goes to the gym regularly. Strength training, without question, has many benefits for runners such as correcting muscular imbalances (thus reducing injury), increasing power or speed which may help you become more efficient in all aspects of your life like the running economy. Improve form by strengthening muscles so they are not weak when called upon during an intense workout session at the gym.