Doctors Tirta And Daniel Mananta Break 4 Myths Of Running That Are Often Seliweran

Run Your Way 2025 Campaign (Doc. New Balance)

JAKARTA - According to consumer research from global sports brands, New Balance, 70% of the world's productive generation (Gen Z and Gen Millennials) run at least once a week, with different intensity and goals. 20% of them claim to have specific training goals, such as achieving distance or time targets, while another 50% claim to run for health purposes in general.

Since 2023, through the 'Run Your Way' campaign, New Balance has continued to encourage the creation of a more inclusive running perception. This sport does not only belong to the runners elite, but also to everyone, including beginners.

Here are four myths among running sports that must be changed as summarized from the official New Balance Run Your Way broadcast.

1. I can't run!

Everyone who runs is runners. There is no need to travel long distances, run fast, or have certain athletic abilities to be called runners. In fact, now there is a trend in the streller run concept, namely parents who run while pushing the baby's struler. In fact, running is the most gender-inclusive sport and age, because intensity and distance can be flexible adapted to everyone.

Daniel Mananta public figure, (Doc. New Balance)

"If it's the first time you run and experience body reactions such as weakness, dizziness, or muscle aches, it's a natural body reaction because the body is adapting, not not being able to run. For those who just start thinking, don't focus on distance and pace first, focus on building habits first by running 1-2 times a week, then slowly pay attention to the form of running," said Daniel Mananta public figure, marathoner, as well as Brand Ambassador New Balance.

2. Run away it's about pace !

Run Your Way Run is not just a matter of speed. Many runners feel inferior with slow paces. In fact, there are many indicators of running success that can be monitored as progress rather than minutes per kilometer. For example, the heart rate is getting more stable, the number Vo2 (body ability to absorb oxygen) is getting bigger, the longer the distance, the longer the duration, even the shorter the recovery time.

Three months before Berlin, I even just had a virgin marathon in Jakarta. It was almost 5 hours of finish. But with consistent training, in Berlin I can break the best personal. So in my opinion, everyone can run in their own way. It doesn't have to be far or fast first, the important thing is to start and enjoy the process. "explained Dr. Tirta, Doctor and marathon runner.

3. Run is expensive!

In fact, compared to other sports, running is the sport with the minimum equity, with running shoes as the main investment. Running tracks in public spaces are also generally free. Most importantly, adjust expenses to running commitments. For beginners, one multifunctional running shoe is sufficient for various types of training, ranging from easy runs, intervals, and tempo. In theory, running shoes can be used along 480-800 KM, of course depending on storage and usage factors.

"Mahal or cheap running is what we regulate, don't let social pressure be affected. Be sure that all of our expenses have a purpose, and we can feel the benefits directly for ourselves. For example, if you are the type that can't train yourself, it's better if the money is allocated for the hire coach until you can be independent, compared to spending for the gear used by elite athletes. ," said Daniel Mananta public figure, marathoner, as well as Brand Ambassador New Balance.

4. Run away it's just a PHOMO !

Running because FOMO is still better than not running at all. In fact, studies in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) show that running once a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 47% compared to people who do not regularly run. So even though some start because they want to join friends or just look 'cool' on social media, the body still gets health benefits.

Dr. Tirta, Doctor and marathon runner

Being a recreational runner who runs once a week has many benefits. Apart from cardiovascular disease, in the metabolic aspect, it can promote blood sugar circulation and increase insulin sensitivity. While in the aspect of muscosceletal, it can strengthen muscles, joints, and bones, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. The hope is that from FOMO once in a long time, we have to consistently be a lifestyle, and we must support this behavior instead of being judgeed, "explained Dr. Tirta, Doctor and marathon runner.