This is yet another post about my new hobby, jogging. I’m an absolute beginner. Actually, I’m so new to jogging that I dare say that if I can take up jogging then probably anyone can.
What did I know about jogging before starting up? Nothing, basically. It seemed boring and I would never ever have come up with the idea if a physiotherapist hadn’t told me it would help my back pains go away.
So what’s the secret I’m about to reveal?
First of all, jogging seems to be boring the first 3-4 times you do it, but from then on it gets better. It’s a bit like eating sushi – I didn’t like that either the first few times and now it’s a favorite. Jogging gets better with time.
Secondly the first 20 minutes are the hardest to jog, once you’re past these first 20 minutes it gets easier. Probably due to endorphin production.
The third secret is to slow down when you feel tired, but keep jogging. Many beginners give up now and then, stop, or start walking instead, but if you really want to jog remember this is possible – just keep jogging! It’s always possible to jog even slower than your current slow pace, so slow down a bit. It doesn’t really matter that your jog is in fact as slow as a walk, to keep jogging gives you better self confidence and helps you pick up your pace once you feel up to it.
As you can see I seem to be hooked on jogging. And remember what they say: jogging is an excellent means of improving cardiovascular health, bone density and physical fitness!
