Preventing running injuries involves examining your approach to training as well as your equipment. Up to 10 times, your body weight is passed through the joints of the lower limb with each step you run. This obviously increases the risk of injury. There are a number of factors that may help you avoid sustaining a
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Running a 5K is the first target for new runners. You’ll get lots of motivation, as well as enjoyment, from participating in a race, and 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) is the perfect distance for first-timers. If you haven’t already had a physical, visit your doctor for a check-up to get the OK to start training.
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A 52-week training programme aimed at (16-17 yr olds) middle distance athletes who would be expected to train five times per week. Schedule for a middle distance athlete aiming to run 2min 25secs (girl) and 2min 05 (boy) for 800m, 5min 04secs (girl) and 4min 20 (boy) for 1500m. Additionally 10min 50secs (Girl) and 9min
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An example of a sprint training programme which might be done by a Junior athlete training 4 times a week. This schedule is designed for someone who would be aiming to run 2min 29secs (girl) and 2min 13 (boy) for 800m and 5min 10 (girl) and 4min 36 (boy) for 1500m. October to December This
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An example of a middle distance training programme which might be done by a Junior athlete training 3 times a week. This is a schedule for an athlete who would be aiming to run 2 min 34 secs (girl) and 2 min 27 secs (boy) for 800m and 5 min 28 (girl) and 4 min
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Running is the exercise of choice for many individuals, who see it as an expense-free way of maintaining their cardiovascular fitness and in many cases, body weight. Runners may enter races over distances from 5 kilometres up to marathons or may run simply for their own enjoyment and health benefits. Common Running Injuries Most running
