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Jul 29
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I Just found this picture.
Do you think Ryan Hall can break three hours in his next marathon?
See Original Image @ twitpics
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Apr 29
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The following quote is the funniest quote I have heard in 2010 from a sports athlete. Although some may disagree with me I think it is cracking.
“The delivery was way worse than a marathon, but in the end my daughter was born healthy so I’m very happy.”
from Japanese Marathoner Reiko Tosa after she gave birth.
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Apr 28
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The best way to ensure you remain injury free is to combine your regular running with some targeted core exercise.
The core exercises will strengthen your abs, back and pelvis for better banlance and stability.
This idea of working on core exercise came to me while reading an interview of a 56 year old runner, Reno Stirrat who just finished 2010 Boston full marathon in 2.40s. This Dude has been running sub-three hours marathon since 1970s.
To be able to run that fast over the years you need to work hard on your fitness to ensure you remain injury free.
When Reno was asked his injury prevention secret, core exercises, especialy for the hips. he answered.
He was kind enough to describe his exercise routine,
For the upper body I do pull ups, push ups, dips, running arm motion with 10 lb. dumbbells and curls. For the legs I do one-legged squats with 15 lb. dumbbells and lunges with 15 lbs. I also do one leg hip exercises with a band for the hips. Sit ups, plank, side plank and reverse plank are what I do for core . I do this 2 to 3 days a week.
Do some of this core exercise/strength training exercise and you will becomen a better runner. You will train harder, run faster and run injury free.
Read Reno interview at runners world
Visit Reno coaching website distance running tips
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Mar 29
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The inspiring news from 2010 Oakland running festival was the 40 year old winner of the marathon event. He won the race in 2 hrs 21 mins 28 secs. 5 minutes ahead of a 24 year old runner.
See the pictures and photos of Oakland running festival at flickr photo gallery
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Feb 24
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The more you train the stronger you get, but when training gets too much it leads to fatigue. When fatigue builds up you experience reduced performance and risk sudden training injury. It is important to take breaks from your regular training to allow muscle recovery.
Tips for speedy muscle recovery
- Take a complete rest from training – missing one or two days cant hurt?
- Massage
- Hot baths with bath salts,
- Stretching properly
- Stay hydrated day in day out
All the above will all add to the big picture of good recovery and reducing injury.
The tips can also be followed by runners who want a speedy recovery from a half marathon or a full marathon.
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Dec 12
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It is estimated the impact of hitting the surface while running on a road is 2-3 times your body weight. This impact is one reason why running does so much damage to runners knees, ankles and foot. One way of minimizing the impact is wearing marathon shoe inserts.
How Marathon Shoe Inserts Helps
When you run, your foot flexes and absorbs the shock on the body hitting a hard surface.Wearing shoe inserts while you are running can properly cradle your foot and its arches and give the much needed support to the ball of the foot. The ball of the foot is where the “spring” in your step occurs and eases your steps into a fast and smooth pace. The balance a good arch support shoe insert offers can make running fun and easy.
Where to Buy Marathon Shoe Inserts
Marathon shoe inserts can be purchased from your local running shoe store or you may order them over the internet.
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Dec 08
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The marathon is becoming more popular, according to latest statistics over 420,000 American runners finished the distance in 2007.
If your goal is to run and finish a marathon, let me remind you, finishing the 26 miles is a big challenge. Training for the full marathon, usually the programs are anywhere between 4 and 5 months long.
How to run
Learning how to run for a marathon is more than running around the block, You have to learn how to run, you have to learn how to and when to conserve your energy, when to give it that last blast. You can only learn this by getting out and running.
Learning about a runners nutrition
Another important area is nutrition. You need to eat right while you train for the marathon. A nutritional balance of carbohydrates, proteins and essential minerals is important. This will help in replacing lost energy and repair of tissues.
Learning about Injuries
Running injuries are part of running, you cant escape them. As you train you will suffer injuries, dont let them discourage you. When injuries happen, take a complete break from running and seek treatment. The first step of treatment is ice the injured area and maybe take a pain killer. If that doesn’t work seek medical help.
Remember to take rest days. This will allow your muscles to recover from fatigue.
Staying hydrated is also important. Make sure you are drinking enough water during training and also after your runs. Proper hydration is important for proper functioning of the body and it helps to prevent running injuries.
Talk to running experts
It wouldn’t hurt to set up a meeting with a personal trainer if you’re really committed to doing one of those 26.2 mile runs. If you dont know where to find a personal trainer, talk to fellow runners. Most runners are friendly people and are willing to give a hand.
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Nov 01
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Marathon you can do it is now on twitter, twitter@dailyrunningtip. If you are user of twitter you may now start following me on twitter.
I had been slow to embrace twitter but looking at the Phenomenal growth twitter has had, I now believe twitter has a place in future.
Your favourite blog will continue being updated daily but I will also be sharing my running tips on twitter. If you are on twitter please add me now @dailyrunningtip
If you dont have a twitter account create one at twitter.com
Let us keep the conversation going here and at twitter@dailyrunningtip. Cheers
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Oct 19
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Stomach problem when running affects all kind of runners, from the seasoned elite runner to the casual runner down the pack.Stomach problem is described as a pain in the stomach. Experts call this stomach cramps.
Personally my last marathon was run with a nagging stomach problem. The pain struck even before I hit the 10K mark. I ran the rest of 32Ks with an on and off pain, it was like going through hell. I still cant believe I managed a sub three hours finish. Maybe it was the desire to quickly get to the finish line and put the pain behind me that pushed me!
Causes of Stomach Pain.
Expert explanations are : -
- Dehydration
- Low salt levels.
These two are the known causes of stomach problem, but another less reported cause is fatigued stomach muscles.
Fatigued Stomach Muscles
Although most runners spend alot of time getting leg massage, few think of massaging stomach muscles. Running engages almost all the muscles in a runners body. The most used muscles are the leg muscles. The core muscles are also heavily used. Runners should remember to massage the core muscles to keep them in good working condition. I solved my stomach problem when I started massaging the stomach muscles.
If you still suffer stomach problem despite taking enough water and licking salt blocks maybe you should consider massaging your tummy. It worked for me and it might work for you.
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Aug 27
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From the back of a T-shirt at 1993 NYC marathon
I may be slow but I am faster than you.
The best T-shirt I have ever heard about was from a friend, who while struggling to a 6+-hour NYC marathon finish, had to laugh when passed at around 24 miles by by a runner, the back of whose T-shirt read,
“Now You’re Last!”
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