Run to the half
One more obstacle to get over before the next event: if you can run 5 km, you are able to finish in a half marathon (approximately 21 km) – this is the assessment of the coaches. “Make that distance two or three times a week and I guarantee that you will have the basis to support the training, your progress,” explains the coach street racing Jenny Hadfield.
In addition, there are benefits: with running you burn hundreds of calories (approximately 12 minute), you get carbs in your body and increase the stamina and stubbornness.
Run in front of
When you’re running, take a light tilt forward, according to a new study in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. In this way you protect your knees from wear and tear and injuries. “The momentum should come from the ankles, not your hips – almost like when you fall forward,” explains Jenny Hadfield.
Then take small steps –ideal 180 minute–, tactics that will help you be efficient and quick, and in addition protects you from injuries, according to a study on the inspection of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
The large strides they break down the attitude of your body as you run with the legs in front of you instead of directly below your body, and this puts pressure on the knees.
Run faster
Focus your gaze on a specific target, such as a distant tree, instead of looking around you. This will make the distance to it seems to and 28% shorter, shows a study in the Μοτινατιοη and Emotion.
It’s a phenomenon called “focus of attention” and it also helps to move by up to 23% faster and it seems easier the exercise, they discovered the researchers.
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How you going to run in a half marathon! Smart tips strength for first-timers
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