# @loganpatete on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUeVf7STAU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24928847-loganpatete-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-13T17:27:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Logan Patete (@loganpatete) — https://gondola.cc/loganpatete

## Caption

Many youth runners are new to running or have been running for a little bit. I’ve been running since I was 7 and I’ve seen a lot of different things over the years. Now that I’m older, I want to provide insight I wish I had when I was younger. Here’s some of the BIGGEST mistakes I see in youth runners:

1️⃣: Running too HARD on easy days: Unlike some other sports where training hard 24/7 is routine, getting good at running involves a lot of easy mileage days. Running SLOW on these days will help you accumulate volume while prepare you to run hard on workout days🔥 if you run hard on an easy day you’re more likely to be burnt out or not improve as much from hard days. 

2️⃣: Giving up too QUICKLY: Many kids are just as tired as you in races. Most of them will not compete if you challenge them. If you see a kid with his head down in front of you, he probably won’t race you if you pass him. Go compete 🥇

3️⃣: Not warming up ENOUGH: Many kids jog for a lap or maybe 5 minutes to warmup. Your body takes a lot longer to warmup than you think. Jog for at least 15 minutes and do some drills and strides before both workouts and races and you’ll feel a lot more prepared 

Comment with any more questions and share with someone who needs to get faster 🏃🏻‍♂️

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