Runners start your engines:
The Annual Beaches Tune Up Jazz Run offers something for everyone and
it’s just around the corner!
The mandate of The Canadian Running Series Foundation is to
promote healthy lifestyles through running, especially for youth. The Canadian
Running Series Foundation does its good work through athletic events like The
Beaches Tune Up Jazz Run as well as other smaller charities promoting
excellence for Canadian Runners.
This year The Canadian Running Series presents The Beaches
Tune Up Jazz Run which includes a 5km walk or run; a 10 km run and a staggering
20km run. Starting at The Beaches Kew
Gardens, The Sunday July 29th 2012 Beaches Tune Up Jazz Run is a pleasure for
all participants, from casual walker to hard-core runner.
After a long winter of hitting the treadmill instead of
focusing on marathon mileage, here are some tips that will help you make the
most of your day at The Beaches Tune Up Jazz Run:
• Tips for
running a marathon – 1: Dress for the weather.
Check the forecast the morning of your event and dress appropriately.
High or low temperatures, excessive humidity, and wind can all take a toll on
your body. Also, make sure you test-drive the sneakers, socks, and clothes you
plan on racing in before the race itself. If they bother you in any way, dump
them and opt for others. Small problems
identified in a test run will only be intensified problems during the race.
It’s important to take steps to alleviate all discomfort before your big day.
• Tips for
running a marathon – 2: Drink lots of water - well in advance. Leaving hydration until the morning-of is
leaving it too late. You should make a conscious effort to drink lots of water
at least 48 hours before the start of your marathon, and drink it before you
get thirsty. By the time you start feeling thirsty, your body may already be
experiencing stress.
• Tips for
running a marathon – 3: Don’t get ahead of yourself. During the first mile of
the race, don’t waste a lot of energy darting and weaving through the masses if
you’ve been placed with people who are running slower than you. It is important
to gradually build your momentum.
Remember: if you are embarking on a 10 or 20 km run, you have a long way
to go. Burning out early will leave you in weak shape for the last half of your
journey, and you’ll want to finish strong. • Tips for running a marathon – 4: Be prepared. Prior to the race, drive or bike along the course so that you can get a sense of the landscape, the large hills, the declines, the wide areas where breakaways will be easiest - all of these require different kinds of discipline and strategy. Having it all mapped out in your mind will do wonders for your pacing and mental preparedness.
• Tips for running a marathon – 6: On race-day, wake up well before your start time so you can power back a big breakfast. With ample time to digest, your reserves will be stocked with energy well before the starting gun goes off.
After running your marathon, pay attention to aches or pains that last more than a day or two. Also note any concentrated pain in a particular area, as this could be a sign that you have a sports injury. Whether you are injured or not, if you are serious about running, engage in a relationship with a sports therapy clinic that can help you achieve two things: ensure prime physical condition for your casual running and races as well as supporting you through a sports injury so you don’t develop something chronic that prevents you from running entirely.
For more tips on running a marathon, or if you have suffered a sports injury, contact Athletic Edge Sports Medicine at 416-800-0800 or visit www.aesm.ca
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ReplyDeleteNice Post !! Also Don't forget to book your post-race massage!
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