Saw a good article in Grazia magazine! Here Paula tells us all her running tips! Here they are:
>> Lip balm at all times -keeping your mouth open while you run causes cracked lips.
>> For achy muscles, have an icy bath after a run then follow up with a warm shower – this helps your muscles ping back into shape.
>> Running makes you sweat which depletes your natural mineral reserves, so it is OK to add a little extra salt to your food.
>> If you find yourself getting very tired from running, with other symptoms including discoloured nails or dark circles under your eyes, you might need an iron supplement.
>> Listen to upbeat music!
>> If you find yourself flagging mid-run, pump your arms a bit harder. They work like a crank for your engine and will help keep your speed up.
>> Get a Nike+ training system – a chip placed in your trainers that connects to your MP3 player to tell you your distance, time, speed and calories burned. Visit www.nikeplus.com.
>> When Paula gets tired she counts to 100 three times. This equals one mile and focuses her mind away from the hard work.
>> Keep a diary of your run times and distances. Log on to the runner’s page at www.nikeplus.com and keep your record on the ‘MY runs’ box.
>>Run with a friend. You’ll spur each other on and talking builds up your lungs and breathing.
>> According to Paula, most runners ignore their stomach muscles – but they’re vital and take the strain of your lower body. Do sit-ups and posture training between runs. [taken from Grazia Magazine, 2nd February 2009)
Well there you go!! See you in the 2012 Olympics!
Karen Morison
