Running Prep!!

With the London Marathon just around the corner, here are 3 tips that might help you join them next year, or even complete a 5k sooner! 1: Make sure your programme is goal specific with regards to your distance. A rough 10% increase in your runs per week will help prevent overloading your body. Running puts a lot of stress on your muscles, ligaments and tendon - this guide will reduce your risk of injury. 2. Prep yourself! Running shoes should provide a good bounce in each step and should be comfortable. If not, it’s time to swap them out. Food wise, eat more than two hours prior to exercise. Eat your carb-heavy foods early in the day as this will ensure you’re burning the energy when you run, rather than having it sit unused in your body overnight. Protein is just as important for recovery, 1.2 – 1.7g per kilo of bodyweight. 3: Never skip the warm up. 10 minute warm up will get your tissues used to moving, absorbing force and generating power, improving your performance and reducing your risk of injury. IE. Lunges/ Running High Knees/ High Skipping/ Heel Flicks/ Heel Raised Walking