I have been so busy lately that I have had zero time to post! I hope you all had a great weekend, as I was busy doing all sorts of runs and competitions. And now into a crazy week at work! However, I did want to share some pictures with you from The Giant Race I ran on Sunday!
This was probably the most fun I’ve had at a race! Having the finish line inside AT&T park was such a treat. 🙂 I ran the 10k, while my mom ran the 5k and I am so proud of her! There is nothing like a mother/daughter run, especially when we are supporting our team and a good cause such as Project Open Hand. I was actually shocked to feel as if I came prepared, so I guess all of my running lately has paid off! (I came in at 55 minutes, at 6.3 miles which is not speed lightning but my best personal time!!) Now only 4 more weeks until my Nike Women’s Half! The countdown begins…
+On another note, I put together a few running tips that I have felt to be very helpful!
- Accept the challenge!
- Don’t think in mile increments, think in minutes.
- Invest in good running shoes. Spend at least $60, this is crucial to your health!
- Your shoes should be slightly longer and wider than your feet.
- Stay relaxed. Let your hands loose, and shoulders low.
- Make time for a quickie, 10 minutes of running is better than none!
- Always run against traffic.
- Warm up by walking and stretch only after a run.
- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! (With water that is. ;))
- Look for fast, low-fat fuel, such as bars containing 4 grams/230 calories or less.
- Always listen to your body. Stop when it is telling you to do so.
- Don’t overly aggressively stretch, as this can cause injury.
- Gradual training will make you gradually stronger!
- Take regular rest days and back off with injury. Allow it time to heal.
- Resistance train with hills, and always switch up your course.
- Compete with yourself. Pass others to give your adrenaline a boost.
- Don’t forget to pamper your muscles once in a while. Sit in a hot tub or bath, or get a massage.
- Save your energy for the last few miles, don’t take off at your fastest pace.
- Wear sunglasses if its sunny, as squinting takes energy.
- Run with a partner to motivate you to keep going.
- But run with yourself once in a while to be aware of your own pace.
- Set realistic short and long-term goals for yourself.
- Remember to take deep breaths to ease side cramps. They will eventually go away.
- Find a reason why. Dig inside yourself. What inspires you?
- And always remember, it gets easier!
+Can anyone add any more tips to my list??
Thanks for reading! Have a fit and fab week everyone! {And Go Giants!}
xo, Jenna
