HOW TO GET READY FOR RUNNING ON THE MEDITERRANEAN

INTRODUCTION: RUNNING ON THE MEDITERRANEAN

RUNNING ON THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST: If you are planning a trip this summer to the Mediterranean, you are probably already imagining yourself lying on the beach just soaking up the sun, taking bike rides to the local cafe, or taking a hike through the local park. But like most people, you have probably put on a few extra pounds and are now wondering how to burn off those extra calories. There are a lot of options and equipment that a person can turn to for burning off calories but the hands-down winner for return on effort and money is jogging.

Now before you lace up your shoes and head out the door for what could be your first run in a very long time, there are a few things that you should do to ensure your transition from couch potato to Olympic athlete is a seamless (and painless) one. To help you out I’ve put together a few tips to help you guide you towards success. I’ve been running for over 40 years and during this time I’ve gone through my share of training ups and downs with a few forced “breaks” thrown in along the way. In this time, I’ve picked up a few insights and tricks that I’m happy to share with you in the article below.

(To find out more about the Mediterranean, see our related posts: “Best Things To Do In Mallorca“, Guide to the Coast of Spain, and Guide to the Mediterranean Coast)

Disclaimer

Before doing anything, you should consult with your doctor. Every person will have a different starting point and not everyone was dealt the same hand in terms of genetics, so be sure to talk to your doctor about your exercise plan to make sure you are set up for success.

How To Make This Happen

Patience

If you are reading this post then it’s likely that at some point in your life, your body was a well-oiled machine. But that was in the “before time” and this is now. To make sure you don’t hurt yourself or lose motivation right at the beginning, you should start small, go slowly, and ease into this.

For the first few weeks you should aim at getting so