Tag: marathon
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Post-marathon cool down exercises
The race has been run, and you’ve hit the finish line. But it’s not time to stop yet. At the end of a marathon, many runners tend to come to a dead stop, heading straight for their cars. But it’s important to keep moving even after the run, and get your heart rate down by…
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Protect yourself from recurring running injuries
Injuries are the biggest obstacle any runner faces, and during a long-distance competitive run like a marathon, I’d advise you be extra-careful to ensure old wounds don’t flare up. Some things you can keep in mind before the big race: The right biomechanics This means running with good posture, correcting the wrong muscle and joint…
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Five last-minute marathon tips from our expert
Pre-marathon tips to prepare for the big dayWith marathon season upon us, training for the big day has been a marathon in itself, and now it’s time to put all that hard work to test. Here are five tips that are guaranteed to make your run a successful one: Load up on carbs Three days…
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Running after an injury
Injuries are the biggest hurdles a long distance runner faces. Trouble with the knee cap, Achilles heel, foot arch and shin splints, as well as tight or weak hamstrings are some of the most common running injuries marathoners grapple with. A dull, aching pain inside and around the knee cap, heel or lateral thigh, swelling…
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Top 10 energy-boosting foods for marathon runners
Four out of every 10 marathoners ‘hit the wall’ – experience an intense loss of energy – during the marathon race. This happens because their bodies run out of glycogen (stored carbohydrate that is converted to energy) forcing them to slow down. But you don’t need to stock up on factory-made energy bars, gels or…