Collection of useful learning tips

Run slowly. Running fast is not the answer.

• Essential items to start running are running shoes, a running belt, and running socks. And... even if it's bothersome, definitely... a foam roller.



• The recommended running belt is Spobel. For the buckle-type belt, just pick any one from Naver Shopping that costs around 10,000 to 20,000 won.



• The absolute no-go item is an arm band. Never use it..



• Garmin and Coros are recommended when you develop a genuine passion for running and want to run consistently and for a long time. They are expensive, but it's good to have them.

• By linking New Balance with Strava, you can run 100k every month and check in regularly. Every 8 to 9 months, you can use a 100,000-point coupon. It's great to use this to purchase New Balance items.

• In the case of Galaxy, go to Mode and Routine app → Add → Add condition for starting the routine → At a specific time (roughly 5 a.m. or anytime while sleeping) → Add the action to start the routine → At the very bottom, select Application → Open app or execute app action directly → Add Mynb. This way, Mynb will be turned on every time you sleep or wake up, making check-ins easy. Pretty awesome tip, right?

• 이건 러닝과 관련없는 위의팁 응용인데 원래나는 이걸썼어서 위의 루틴도 응용사용한거임. 루틴조건→알림을받으면→애플리케이션에 'PASS'어플지정→특정단어가 포함된알림→키워드에 '인증요청이', '인증 요청이' 추가→ 무엇을할까요→앱을열거나 앱동작바로실행→PASS 어플선택. 이렇게하면 폰으로 본인인증받을때 PASS쓰시는분들은 인증요청올때 바로 pass어플 켜짐.

• When running in the rain or if your running shoes get wet, it's good to place them on the shelf of the Styler and run the snow/rain mode. It dries well. (Personally, I do not wash running shoes.)

When buying running shoes, it's usually better to choose a size one larger than your usual daily shoes. This is because your feet tend to swell a bit when running. Surprisingly, some people think they should wear running shoes that fit perfectly, but wearing shoes that are too tight can cause toenails to fall off or pain in the soles and tops of the feet.

When running, it is better not to use fabric softener when washing functional clothing.

• For running clothes, sweat smell from hairbands, and other odors, it is good to soak them in lukewarm water with a little sodium percarbonate for 20 to 30 minutes before washing.

• Hairbands, running hats, and singlets are better washed by spraying them with foot shampoo-like products and hand-washing them thoroughly, then rinsing and hanging them to dry, rather than putting them in the laundry.

Decathlon offers cost-effective running gear. Socks, shorts, T-shirts, winter gloves, winter hats, etc. Start with Decathlon for beginners, and if you continue running afterward, you can use brand-name items that suit you well.

• Beginners and newcomers are highly recommended to start with stability running shoes.
• Narrow foot width and people with a high arch, starting running shoes → Nike
• Wide-footed people start running shoes → New Balance

People who sweat a lot are recommended to wear a headband. It's also okay to wear a running cap.

• Be sure to apply sunscreen in the summer. Men don't need to wear sunscreenㅋ → I said that, but suddenly I developed dark spots and freckles on my skin, and I really apply it diligently. Please make sure to apply it.. If you don't want to look like an old person alone at the same age...ㅠㅠ skin aging will happen. Buy a large size and just apply a little on your cheeks and nose even when you go out at night. Anyway, you have to shower, right?

• I recommend buying a large 500ml bottle of sunscreen so you can generously apply it to your face, arms, and legs whenever you want. If you buy two 100ml bottles for 20,000 won each, you might think you're saving money, but it's better to just use the larger size...ㅠㅠ

• Be sure to use the foam roller. Do it twice.

When traveling long distances over 20k and looking for items to replenish water for hydration, please choose the one that matches your preference from the following four options.
1. Just stop in the middle to buy water at a convenience store or drink water from the water fountain.
Use CamelBak Ultra Belt + 500ml Soft Flask
3. Use inexpensive 5L backpacks such as Oniji and Decatron + soft flasks (since wearing vests can be hot and uncomfortable, I prefer to try cheap and lightweight options first. If they fit well and are comfortable, then I can consider more expensive ones. Oniji 5L backpack costs 35,000 won).
4. Uses top-tier road running shoes such as Salomon and Black Diamond. Highly rated. Also suitable for trail running. Expensive.

If you want to try open-fit earphones, just try the QCY T22. Because when you actually try open-fit, the external noise is so loud that you can hardly hear the music, often leading to disappointment after trying it once. If you usually run in a relatively quiet place, it's okay, but you won't know until you try. Therefore, it's better to try a budget-friendly option first. If you want to use something good regardless of the cost, go straight for Shokz.

• Never look at or compare others' records or compete with them. Compete only with your past self.

If I had to recommend just one stretching before running, it would be leg swings.
• If I were to recommend one more? → Hamstring stretching, wall push-ups

• If I had to recommend only one strengthening exercise? → Bulsseu
• If I were to recommend just one more? → One-leg deadlift

It is recommended to perform dynamic stretching with bouncing before starting running, and static stretching without bouncing to stretch out after finishing running.

When doing stretches that involve bending over to stretch the hamstrings, you must be careful of a herniated disc. Instead of just bending your back, you should stretch while feeling the stretch in your hamstrings. Otherwise, you risk herniating your disc.

• Do not ever trade with Garmin, Coros, or similar watches through secondhand markets like Joonggonara or Danggeun unless it's a direct face-to-face transaction... absolutely...

• I recommend not carbonizing it either.. There's no way to tell if it's salty or what kind of seasoning it has been soaked in or how much.

• Even if it's a bit inconvenient, it's better to tie your shoelaces every time you put on your running shoes and untie them when taking them off. If you just put your foot in with the laces already tied, it can damage the heel, and you won't be tying them to fit your foot properly for running.

Our country's three major marathons → Dong-A Marathon / JTBC Marathon / Chuncheon Marathon
• The four major marathons? → +Daegu Marathon

• On the day of the competition, when you arrive at the venue, please make sure to urinate from as far away as possible.

• If possible, get off at the station before the starting point of the race to defecate.

• Apply sports taping the night before the competition. That way, it won't come off.

• When taping, if you cut the edges into rounded curves, they tend not to come off easily.

It's also good to put on your bib the night before at home. If you try to pin it on at the competition, the pin might fall off and get lost, or it might be hard to put on properly, which can be troublesome.

When attaching a number to clothing, it's convenient and easier to attach if you cover the clothes with a pillow.

• When you go to the event, visit many promotional booths. You can receive promotional items and event participation gifts that exceed the registration fee! There are also many events, so by participating in various activities, you'll get your money's worth.

• Even if you go alone and participate, no one will look at you strangely.

• The reason for wearing running goggles and sports sunglasses is naturally to protect the eyes from harm, but also because when taking photos at events, wearing sunglasses makes for much better pictures hahaㅋ

On summer nights, people sometimes wear transparent sunglasses. These are also used as insect shields.

• When running more than half, please make sure to use nipple patches if possible. It really bleeds... my nipples...

• I tried shaving with a single blade, considering taking a photo, but when I shave cleanly with an electric razor, my skin gets red and very sore on the first day. Applying soothing gel helped a bit, but it still stings when I shave. I haven't tried a traditional razor, so I'm not sure about that.

• Shorts with briefs like two-in-one shorts or triangle panties are worn without underwear.

There are actually a lot of fake running shoes on the internet more than you think. If they are strangely cheaper than others or if the seller has a Chinese name like Lin Zhaoming, just ignore them.

According to reviews from actual buyers who purchased both authentic and fake A running shoes, it was difficult to distinguish not only by appearance but also by actual weight measurement. When both authentic and fake shoes were compared side by side, it was noted that most people would never be able to tell the difference if they only bought the fake. However, they mentioned that the difference becomes clear when actually running or jumping in them.

On days when the fine dust level is very bad or worse, be sure to take a break from running.

Running without a bib number, just going and running, is considered bad manners.

Running closely behind someone else is also considered bad manners.

Playing music loudly on a speaker and running is also considered bad manners. It disrupts the rhythm of other runners.