City 2 Surf training - June update
Training session one consisted of a rather nervous group of 32 brave individuals. You could almost smell the excitement and the tension in the air. You had to wear sunglasses to cope with the glare of white from the new shoes and the lycra pants! Everyone was kitted up and ready to go and I was pleased to see that they were all taking this task very seriously. The right gear is important. You need to look and feel like a runner, and have the equipment that allows you to run efficiently.
Staying motivated through winter
It's cold, it's dark and it might even be raining - are you going to use that as an excuse to stop exercising through winter? Here's some tips to keep your motivation and focus through the colder months.
Overcoming obstacles
By Emma Harvie, Fitness Coach, Mind Body Motion
Star Client of the Month - Belinda
Belinda was introduced to our classes by Evelyn who trains with us twice a week. Belinda started coming to classes in September of last year and does the Monday morning class. She had torn the meniscus in her left knee and had some lower back problems, which is not uncommon. As a result she had to modify her activity and will avoid too much impact on her knees and lower back. Regardless of this fact, she is there every week and is what I would call a "quiet achiever".
Preparation for C2S landscape
Many people have not entered a large running event before. The preparation for the actual race landscape is just as critical as the run itself. The C2S is like no other event. It's crowded, there is little space to warm up, adrenaline is high and you have to fight to get to the finish line. Here's some activities that you need to consider and start preparing for.
Hill training
Hill running will strengthen your legs and boost your power, particularly up hills. In hill running, the athlete is using their body weight as a resistance to push against, so the driving muscles from which their leg power is derived have to work harder.
Staying motivated while running
As you start to run longer distances, running can become more of a challenge. How do you stay motivated as you progress your running?
6 reasons why a good night's sleep is good for you
1. A lack of sleep will compromise your immune system so having 8-10 hours per night maintains a strong immune system.
2. Too little sleep increases stress hormones and lowers levels of growth hormones which are essential for repair. By getting enough sleep you can help to slow the aging process.
3. Insomnia makes you unhappy, even depressed. By getting a good night's sleep you may feel happier and be able to cope with your day to day stresses.
4. Sleeplessness increases insulin resistance which is a precursor to diabetes type 2.
5. Your blood contains more of the appetite stimulating ghrelin hormones when you are sleep deprived. Therefore more sleep may make you less hungry.
6. Sleep improves concentration and memory.
Common injuries when running
When learning to run or increasing your running, common aches and pains can occur. Ensure that if you experience any of these symptoms you seek the right treatment. or take the right action before continuing with your running program.