This summer I joined the Running Room for a ten k clinic. While I didn't quite finish the clinic due to traveling and a busy work schedule, I did learn the importance of proper equipment. I realized that I couldn't wear my five year old running shoes and that I needed to protect my eyes and head from the sun in extreme heat. Thankfully the weather has cooled down a bit and I am hoping to start running again this fall. Whether you are an Olympic athlete or enjoy recreational athletics, it's really important to take care of your body.
A few running room tips I learned:
- Stretch after running when your body is warm
- Follow a training schedule and stick to it!
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
- Get a proper shoe fitting at Running Room
- Don't push yourself so hard that you injure yourself early in your training. Listen to your body.
- Train with friends or in groups
- We all have busy work schedules that can sometimes effect how we eat. Remember to fuel up on running days.
- Sunscreen, proper socks, dry fit clothes and sunglasses!
- They make some pretty cool stuff now. Athletic wear isn't ugly anymore! See the cool Rudy Project sunglasses below.
Images via the London Olympics
Rudy Project Rydon Girl
Rudy Project NOYZ
Rudy Project Zyon
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