Running Road

If you are a long distance runner you probably already know that you need to run on a regular basis and not keep taking breaks. Still just in case you’re new to long distance running here are a few basics:

When you’re on a holiday or very busy it can be difficult to keep up with you training sessions. However at the same time it is necessary that you manage to run 3-4 times a week. It is not always possible to run everyday but if you run even 3-4 times a week for around 30 minutes a day you will remain in the great shape that you are in.

Even when the whether is hot and humid it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to stop running.  Run before the sun rises or late in the evening so that the heat does not exhaust you.  You could also workout indoor or in a gym.

When you finish a marathon do not sit down immediately. Keep on moving around, move your arms and legs and try to rehydrate yourself as fast as possible. You also need to begin your carbohydrate load and you can have fruits, sports drinks, cookies etc. Also after you’ve finished a marathon take a cold shower as soon as possible. The showers and the carbohydrate loading helps you recover fast.  Hot baths however are to be stayed away from as they may cause further muscular damage.

The fuel for an athlete is intermuscular fat and not carbohydrates. The body eats while it is on the move. There is energy rich fuel in the body and this is burnt when an athlete runs. So try to run on an empty stomach and leave a few hours gap between eating and exercising.