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A run is
a popular and successful way to raise money for a fantastic charity. You can design
your own route to conquer; maybe a challenging journey including hilltops, or a
large field to circuit for example. However, it is often more motivational if
you take part in large scale running events alongside hundreds of other people
who share similar goals. The runners encourage one other even when they have
never met before. Rather than competing against each other most people have
their own personal time in mind. If you are participating in any charity runs
then here are a few tips to help you prepare for it:
Make Yourself a Timetable
If you
are serious about training then make yourself a timetable. You might have a
busy workload, a family to look after, and various other responsibilities
therefore you need to make time for your run. It is easy to constantly think “I
must get round to exercising” and not end up doing any at all. Making a
timetable gives your training a proper structure to work with.
Gradually Increase Pace &
Distance
Don’t
expect yourself to run for miles the first time that you try. If running is not
something that you usually do then begin with small targets such as jogging for
3-5 minutes without stopping. Then walk for 3 minutes and try again. Everybody
begins at different stages but as long as you gradually increase your pace and
distance then you are heading in the right direction.
Mix Up Your Route & Use the
Gym
Depending
on where you live the scenery might be beautiful or you might be jogging past an
industrial estate every day. Either way repeating the same route can become
boring very quickly. Try a different area even if it means driving there,
parking up, and then going for a jog. If you have a gym membership then the
treadmill is great for measuring your distance and heart rate but gets dull
quickly. Mix up your routine so that you are sometimes on the treadmill,
sometimes outside.
You Don’t Have to Just Run
Doing
the same exercise every day becomes tiresome. Running is obviously important
but don’t be afraid of having a couple of days off the running and replacing it
with something else. Exercise DVDs are a brilliant way to shake up your routine
especially because you can do them in your own living room. If you prefer to be
with other people then joining some exercise classes is another option.
Prepare a Diet
If you
plan what you are going to eat in advance it is more likely that you will stick
to it. Bear in mind that you burn around 100 calories / mile of a run. Fish,
chicken, and beans are high in protein and low in calories. This does not mean
you have to strip back all the other foods – particularly not for short charity
runs – but ensure that they are somewhere in your weekly diet.
Drink Plenty of Water but Don’t
Overdo It
Keep
yourself hydrated throughout the day. Cut back on alcohol because it contains a
lot of calories Try to stick to water which is usually a safe option. Drinking
too much water can cause a dilution of soda in your body which essentially
means that too much water enter the cells and they swell as a result. However,
this is highly unlikely unless you are drinking vast quantities.
The
Sheffield Half Marathon is taking place on the 6/4/2014 so there is still time
for you to get involved. The Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind help
individuals of all ages including babies and their families, who are living
with blindness. Our aim is to help those people live their lives to the full
because we believe that blindness should not stop anybody from fulfilling their
dreams. We are hugely grateful for every penny raised. If you would like to
find out more about how you can sponsor us, please visit our charity events
page: http://www.srsb.org.uk/Feeds.aspx?Key=3bd3f536-86da-4cbf-b880-db992b251b18&FeedType=EVENT
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