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Running Bad Habits I Need To Break ASAP

02/13/2019 by Deborah Brooks 55 Comments

Throughout my running “career”/ “history” I have practiced what I would refer to as “good habits” regarding running and recovery. Now is not one of those times. I have fallen into some, what I consider to be, running bad habits. I am baring my soul (and soles) here in an attempt to break these habits.

Running bad habits

Running Bad Habits

Not Warming up

I rush out to meet my run crew, jump out of my car and start running. No warmup ever takes place unless you count our group selfie sessions. In the wintertime, we are all so cold that we just bolt out and start running. Which leads me to my next bad habit.

Starting out too fast

So I don’t warm up before I start running and then I usually just start at what is probably too fast of a pace. Instead of negative splits on my runs, I often have positive splits. Sometimes I can catch myself doing this, other times I end up needing a walk break mid run.

Not stretching right away

While there have been times in the past that returned from a run and stretched and rolled immediately. Those times are not now. For no reason at all, I’ve gotten into the bad habit of putting off my stretching until later in the day.

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Not taking rest days often enough

I used to be religious about taking rest days once a week. Lately, I have found myself doing yoga or taking walks on my rest days. Oops! I do realize I am not some super human who does not need rest days and I really have no excuse at all for this. In fact, I often find myself telling my friends that they need rest days.

So now that I have bared my soles and soul about all of my running bad habits, tell me what’s this mother runner to do? Do you have any of these same bad habits? PS-Some of the above probably explains why I am really struggling with running right now.

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Hi I'm Deborah! I spend my days successfully raising a husband & 2 teens in the VA/DC area. I am a lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for partners in crime, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 700 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward. You can usually find me running with my crew and training for the next crazy adventure they talked me into. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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  1. Darlene says

    02/13/2019 at 6:52 am

    All of the above.

    Giving up when you cannot reach your goal.

    Not wearing compression socks for a race when you ALWAYS do.

    Too much walking the day before a race.

    Not recovering after a race.

    Thanks. I’ve bared my soul.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 9:05 am

      Thanks for sharing yours as well. I also make the walking the day before mistake. Oy what is wrong with all of us!?

      Reply
  2. Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says

    02/13/2019 at 7:36 am

    Sometimes it’s so hard to stretch right away after a run if you have to rush to something else. As long as you stretch at some point it’s better than not stretching in my opinion.

    One thing I need to work on is my form. I can get lazy if I’m tired!
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 9:05 am

      My form is probably my biggest issue but I have tried to change it so many times. I have just decided that it is what it is

      Reply
  3. Kim G says

    02/13/2019 at 8:21 am

    I have some of the same bad habits that I have to break. Although I’m getting better about stretching, I need to work on warming up before a run.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 9:07 am

      We are a work in progress!

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    02/13/2019 at 8:49 am

    Ugh! I pretty much make all of these mistakes, though I am pretty good about my rest days. When I rest I really rest!
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 9:07 am

      Sounds like I am not the only one!

      Reply
  5. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    02/13/2019 at 10:56 am

    I’m finally good about foam rolling immediately after my runs, but I leave my stretching until my yoga session – not the best. Of course, this applies to when I am running… When running with friends, we usually start out a little slower to warm up, but they’ve gotten so fast that their slow is still fast for me so I don’t really warm up properly either.
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 3:35 pm

      I often use yoga as my stretching as well but I know it’s not the best idea for long term

      Reply
  6. Jenny Albertson says

    02/13/2019 at 11:06 am

    I have a lot of bad running habits too! I think we get comfortable and stop thinking much about those things but I’ve definitely been working on stretching more.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 3:35 pm

      Yes it sure is easy to fall into comfortable and perhaps bad habits

      Reply
  7. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    02/13/2019 at 1:22 pm

    I definitely don’t stretch or foam roll enough. I really need to fix that!
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 3:36 pm

      You and me both!

      Reply
  8. Annmarie says

    02/13/2019 at 1:24 pm

    I need to do a better job of warming up before an outdoor run!
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 3:40 pm

      I am apparently not the only one who slacks on warming up

      Reply
  9. GiGi Eats says

    02/13/2019 at 2:41 pm

    I can totally imagine not warming up being a bad thing. I remember when I used to run track in grade school we would ALWAYS have to run 2 laps before stretching and then getting down to business!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 3:41 pm

      That sounds like a much smarter plan!

      Reply
  10. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    02/13/2019 at 4:10 pm

    I’ve been horrible about both warming up and stretching – you’re not alone!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 8:27 pm

      I can see that!

      Reply
  11. Abbey Sharp says

    02/13/2019 at 6:13 pm

    It’s always hard to break a habit, but it’s great to be aware of them! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 8:27 pm

      Yes I suppose it ‘s the first step

      Reply
  12. Laurie says

    02/13/2019 at 6:40 pm

    Oh, yes! Why is it so hard to take rest days? Even with my injured hip, I feel guilty about taking rest days.
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 8:27 pm

      We are one crazy bunch!

      Reply
  13. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says

    02/13/2019 at 7:25 pm

    I am SO guilty of not warming up or stretching after, and I Tell myself to do better each time! Need to make it a routine

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 8:28 pm

      Same here!

      Reply
  14. Jen says

    02/13/2019 at 8:08 pm

    My bad habit is not stretching after. EEK!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/13/2019 at 8:29 pm

      You are not alone!

      Reply
  15. Kelly says

    02/13/2019 at 9:12 pm

    I’ve recently learned the power of the rest day. So important and can give great results later.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:09 pm

      Logically I know this! Ugh just need to take better care of myself

      Reply
  16. Kimberly Hatting says

    02/13/2019 at 10:01 pm

    I think most any runner is guilty of some (or all!) of these at one point or another. I’m doing much better about stretching & rolling, but know I should be doing more of both.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:09 pm

      You and me both!

      Reply
  17. Shathiso says

    02/14/2019 at 2:25 am

    I’m good at taking those rest days (and guilty of adding too many of them sometimes)! I’ve actually do well to warm up for a run but the last few runs I haven’t done it as much and I’ve found my knee is quite sore in the first 1-2 km. So I am quickly going to return to doing a proper warm up. I’m very poor at stretching after a race. I usually stretch after a normal run but when it’s a race I just get caught up in the excitement and find that I don’t do it even though that’s probably when I need it the most!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:11 pm

      Well sounds like you are off to good start of developing better habits than I have

      Reply
  18. Coco says

    02/14/2019 at 7:12 am

    When I’m running on my one my first mile is definitely slower. I’ve gotten better at stretching post-run but still skimp on week days.
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:14 pm

      I have no excuse and I know I need to do better on all of these things

      Reply
  19. Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudy says

    02/14/2019 at 10:36 am

    I actually think walking & Yoga are fine on rest days. As long as it’s not power Yoga & power walks. 😊

    Not warming up — check most of the time. Unless I’m running inside on the treadmill.

    I think stretching even later is still beneficial!
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:16 pm

      Well guilty on the yoga and power walks.I know I can do better

      Reply
  20. Wendy says

    02/14/2019 at 1:30 pm

    You pretty much covered all my bad habits. Oh, and that nightly wine…
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:18 pm

      Well there’s that too!

      Reply
  21. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    02/14/2019 at 2:42 pm

    YES to all of these! Now that I have less time than ever I’ve found myself rushing straight from the mill to the shower and I can always feel it in my feet and legs the next day. I’ve GOT to stretch or I pay!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:19 pm

      Oh same here but I don’t have the excuse of twins waiting for me!

      Reply
  22. RFC says

    02/14/2019 at 2:57 pm

    I don’t stretch, ever. I’ve read a lot of conflicting research regarding stretching, and much of it says that shortly after a stretching session, the muscles go right back to where they were. That said, I do always do a proper warm up and cool down, and I sometimes do dynamic movements before a run!
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:20 pm

      Sounds like you have a great plan in place that works well for you.

      Reply
  23. Cari says

    02/14/2019 at 4:40 pm

    I was just thinking about Sunday’s warmup. I have come to like walking or running to the start, but I’ll be staying ~ half hour away so trying to plan Uber with enough time to walk corrals but get some sleep. It’s a 6a start
    Good luck reverting your habits
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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/14/2019 at 4:55 pm

      Sometimes walking for a few minutes is a great way to warm up and cool down. Good luck this weekend

      Reply
  24. Vanessa Junkin says

    02/14/2019 at 8:35 pm

    I don’t usually warm up unless I’m doing a speed session, but I probably should do more of that! I do get the group selfies in, though! I also hardly ever stretch. I do feel like rest days are important, though. I am sure to get those in!

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/15/2019 at 8:50 am

      I could do better at all of these. Thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  25. Jenn says

    02/14/2019 at 9:42 pm

    Oh, those are all my bad habits, as well. I don’t think I have ever warmed up for a run (although I do warm up in the gym), and I’m terrible about stretching. I always promise myself I’ll be better, but…. Well… I try.

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/15/2019 at 8:53 am

      ha Don’t we all!?

      Reply
  26. Zenaida Arroyo says

    02/14/2019 at 10:08 pm

    Yumws! I don’t warm up nor stretch right away.

    Reply
  27. Zenaida Arroyo says

    02/14/2019 at 10:19 pm

    Posted too soo. My coach has me doing warm up miles before a speed workout. But I still don’t stretch after my run. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

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    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/15/2019 at 8:58 am

      Warm up miles are probably very helpful!

      Reply
  28. Erica @ Erica Finds says

    02/15/2019 at 1:54 pm

    I’m guilty on all counts most of the time. Also, not running slowly enough on “easy days.”

    Reply
    • Deborah Brooks says

      02/15/2019 at 3:27 pm

      Well yes there’s that as well! What is wrong with us 🙂

      Reply

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