One of my favourite things about running is you can just get your kit on, head out the door and just go for a ran.
Yeah, there doesn't have to be any excess planning or equipment and you can go about your run without a care in the
world and no concern for anyone or anything.
Well, I mean, not no concerns
there are the running rules.
There aren't any running rules.
You don't have to agree to any rules to be a runner.
Well, they may not be written down, but if you break any of these, you're really gunna p*** some people off. We're The Running Channel
and these are our unwritten rules for running.
There is no better feeling than finishing your run or race.
You've come through the last kilometer and all you can think about is logging it on Strava and jumping straight into a
nice hot shower or bath.
But whatever you do, don't just stop.
And done.
Watch where you're going!
Stopping in the middle of the path is a big no, no, there's nothing worse than running behind
someone who stops dead in their tracks because they finished their run or they want to check their phone.
Either you run straight into them or you have to slow down and go around, a nightmare
If you're trying to run a PB. When you've completed your run, maybe just check over your shoulder, slow
down and move over to the side rather than coming to a complete stop. That way
you'll avoid a collision or really p****** off any runners behind you.
Tell you what one of my pet peeves is while running.
What's that?
Someone spitting right in front of you?
Oh yeah, there's nothing worse.
Or getting out of big snot bogey.
Now, we're not saying you can't spit, but if you do need to please stay away from other
runners, get off the path, go behind a tree or a bush and get it out and then come back.
Trust me, other runners will appreciate that.
So, what about when you're running with
mates or in a group?
Well, I'll tell you what, there is nothing worse than feeling like the slowest member in the group.
Nothing will make you hate running more than having to struggle to keep up with the faster runners.
So, if you are one of the faster runners, make sure you take other paces into account and run as
slow as your slowest runner.
And leave those PBS for another day.
When it comes to running, we've all got different ways of keeping ourselves going.
Yeah, whether it's music, podcast, ted talks or just listening to the world around you.
If music is your thing, then that's great.
But do appreciate that
not everyone will have the same taste as you.
What? No one's telling you not to listen to music, but just be aware of those around you.
Especially if you're running through a park and listening to music with lots of swearing. Yeah.
How about you guys, are you a listen to music out loud kind of runner or maybe you keep it in your
headphones with volume low.
Let us know in the comments.
There are hundreds of new flashy running products out there from shoes
to water bottle holders.
But as impressive as all this new gear is, it can also stop people from going out
running for fear of getting judged for not having the right stuff.
Both of us can honestly say that we felt like this before, but there's no need.
Honestly, no one is looking at you as much as you think they are.
Other runners are focusing on their own speed, their form, what's in their headphones or even what they're going to have for
dinner tonight.
No one is bothered about whether you're wearing the latest running gear.
So don't let not having the latest gear stop you all you need to run is a
good pair of running shoes and maybe a sports bra.
So go on, get out there.
Now, this next one is definitely something I've needed to work on.
Don't let Strava ruin your day or your friends and family's day.
Yeah, as runners, lots of us rely on technology to track how far we've improved and
let's be honest, show other people how far we've got to as well.
But when that goes wrong or we forget to press record.
Well, and stop, what an amazing run that was.
That would be the furthest I've run in 2022. What?!
No, I must have forgotten to restart it when I went for a wee. No no no no no!
We all know it's frustrating, but just because it
wasn't tracked, doesn't mean it was a bad run or that you won't benefit from it.
So pick yourself up and enjoy the rest of your day.
But don't forget if it's not on Strava it didn't happen.
Now, hopefully this next one goes without saying.
But us runners, we carry an awful lot of potential rubbish around with us, especially when it comes
to our longer run.
Oh yes, gel wrappers, water bottles, tissues, cling film.
Now, although it might be annoying to carry it with you.
There's absolutely no excuse to leave this litter along your route.
Not only is it incredibly bad for the environment, it also makes us runners look bad.
Yeah, there are some solutions to carrying it as well.
Most running kit will come with handy pockets in there, especially leggings.
They've usually got pockets in the back or even downsides and if you don't have pockets to carry all rubbish in.
We don't care where you put it, stick it in the band of your leggings or your shorts or maybe just stick it down your sports bra,
whatever it is, just don't drop it.
Yeah, I've cleared out many a gel wrapper from a sports bra after a race.
Also, some companies are also trying to help the environment as well by making biodegradable packaging.
So if it does happen to drop out of your pocket by mistake
you're not harming the environment.
You know what
I can't stand when I'm running Anna. When people have no concept of personal space.
Yeah, I really hate that too.
Huh?
Do you? When you're running, it's important
you give other runners and walkers around you enough space.
Getting too close to other runners, makes them feel tense and uncomfortable, especially if you're
hot on their heels the whole way around.
You've got a great pace going there.
But you know what would make you even faster?
Sorry do I know you?
If you just if you picked your feet up a little bit and you weren't dragging your toes so much, you could
shave minutes off your PB.
Didn't ask your advice.
You know those stretches don't really work well for runners.
You want to be doing something dynamic
kind of like this.
Wait, stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop.
You don't want to be eating that straight after a run.
It hasn't got any protein in it.
That is why I personally always carried a tub of cooked chicken with me to have after a run.
Will you just F*** off!
There's nothing worse than a know it all.
Even if you do have really great advice about how someone can improve their performance or technique,
just wait to be asked before you start dishing out that constructive criticism.
Yeah, I hate it when strangers tell me how to run, how to stretch, what to do, what to wear, what
not to do, what to avoid what Freddy.
Oh, oh I see.
That's kinda what we do on The Running Channel, isn't it?
Yeah, it's kind of what we're doing right now.
So those are unwritten running rules.
Wait, you missed one.
Of course, it did subscribe to the running channel.
Of course, yeah.
Do you think we've missed any others out?
Or are there any others we should know about?
Let us know in the comments and if you haven't already, don't forget to give us a like and we'll see you next time right
here on the running channel.