Wyvern workouts: Running

With mountains, lakes and rivers minutes away, the area around Aviano Air Base, Italy, is ideal for a run. Venturing off-base for a jog might be the motivation needed to pump up any woeful Wyvern. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Hitting the pavement without proper form and shoes can cause injuries to Aviano Airmen who are not careful. Trying a different shoe could prevent shin splints, sore ankles and creaky knees. For more information on proper footwear, call the Health Promotion office at 632-4583. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Wyvern workouts: Running

Whether running tracks, trails or treadmills, sometimes all Wyvern need are some friends working out beside them. A partner could improve exercise consistency, exertion and, most importantly, the amount of fun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Wyvern workouts: Running

Kevin Egger, Health Promotion coordinator, speaks with Airmen about proper running form during a running clinic June 8, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. These classes offer Airmen a one-on-one counseling session about individual running form and technique. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Wyvern workouts: Running

From left, Kevin Egger, Health Promotion coordinator analyzes the gait of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Casagrande, 31 Civil Engineer Squadron preventive maintenance supervisor, during a running clinic June 8, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Running clinics are one option available to improve Airmen’s running form, and Airmen can contact their unit fitness managers for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill/Released)

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Wyvern workouts: Running

Published June 16, 2015
By Senior Airman Austin Harvill
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- For many, pounding the pavement conjures up images of sweaty, July mornings trudging along the track or, even worse, up the trail to the chrome dome. However, as a critical part of physical readiness, running constitutes an important activity for everyone, so why not find some passion in it? From trail trekking to classes and courses, Airmen have tools and opportunities at their disposal to lace up and get fit.