If you are running a spring marathon the chances are that as your mileage starts to increase over the coming few weeks, you might feel a few more aches, pains and niggles than you have had up to now. This is the body’s way of telling us that the training is working. The extra stress of the longer runs results in more fatigue and is all part of the running experiencem, but with adequate rest and recovery your body comes back stronger. Our wonderful ability to adapt quickly and effectively to our surroundings is the way human beings have become such a successful species.
The longer distances you run the more you learn about how your body works. Knowing more about how your body reacts ensures you understand the difference between an ache, niggle and something that may turn out to be a genuine injury. Obviously it is common sense to try and head off these problems and prevent an ache or pain becoming more serious, so if London or Paris is your target this spring, now is a good time in your preparation to consider:
How is your diet and fluid intake?
Are you getting enough sleep?
Do you need new trainers and maybe some new running gear? Its amazing how nice a new pair of socks can feel!
Maybe its time to book that sports massage you’ve been promising yourself
Taking a day off from your programme and go and see a friend, or take in a film – its very easy to forget you need to maintain a social life
Making the effort to carry out running repairs now will be time well spent and help keep you on track.
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