Many Well One members look to exercise as a way to boost their Health Score by increasing their physical activity. This is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and you can find an activity that suits your personality and preferences. However, one of the most popular ways of getting fit is to run.

Running is a fantastic way to increase your Health Score and boost your fitness, as well as enabling you to achieve your weight loss goals. It is so popular, as long as you are fit and healthy, as you can get your trainers on and go running. It’s a low-cost activity that can be done all year round.

For those who love running, reducing their running times and increasing their performance is incredibly important.

But what tactics can you use to up your running game?

Buy the right gear

The right equipment is essential for all sports, and this includes running. Just like you wouldn’t go golfing without the right clubs, you can really limit your performance if you don’t have the right running gear before you hit the track. What gear is most appropriate will depend on your technique, whether you run in a gym or outside and personal preferences.

Of course, the most important thing is ensuring you have the right trainers for your feet. This can be a little bit of trial and error but you can always use the Well One social platform to find out what other runners prefer. Your other running gear can also have an impact on your performance as it needs to allow you to breathe and sweat so you can power through your run.

Have the right motivation

Motivation is crucial for runners, especially if you are trying to push yourself to new heights. This can highly depend on your personal preferences and what really encourages you, but a lot of runners find that having a good playlist to listen to throughout your exercise helps. Having the right motivational music can really push you through the 'wall’ that often comes when running.

However, it’s also essential that you set yourself clear goals. Whether this is to lose a certain amount of weight, to run a certain distance or to improve your times, it’s important to have something that you can focus on and work towards.

Look at your technique

When runners are looking to reduce their running time or improve their overall performance, it’s important to revise your technique. This largely comes down to your posture and breathing.