Alternative Running Tips When it comes to Race Day, Parkrun or even preparations for a Monday night Shuffle, everyone has their own tips and tricks for getting ready. Being far from qualified in dishing out any forms of advice, I turned to Dr Google and here are some of the more ‘alternative’ pieces of advice out there.
1. Wear darker, tighter clothing. This isn’t suitable for the dark winter months; however you don’t want to be the runner caught in the rain wearing a white t-shirt. It’s all sorts of see-through.. I’ll just leave that there. If you wear tighter clothing, it pulls sweat away from your body which prevents chaffing, blisters and issues with body temperature regulation.
2. Tie your key into your laces. If you don’t have any pockets in your short or leggings, then tie your house key into your shoe laces (a couple of loops down from the top perhaps)
3. Sports Bras are not storage spaces. You may not feel like wearing a fuel belt or something with pockets, but beware of storing things in your sports bra. You’d be surprised how quickly a gel can become a deadly weapon cutting you up and of course there are the race photos where you look like you are smuggling a weapon.
4. Do you struggle with motivation? Then sleep in your running clothes. ED: I am not sure about this one, but I am sure it would work for some….
5. Run naked. No, thankfully this doesn’t mean head out with all the jiggly bits on show. At least once a week go out without any technology. Focus on your pace and your breathing, instead of the numbers. Caro Dalton
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