I Hear a Lot About Tempo Running. What is it ?
Tempo running is all about running with a pace where your anaerobic system gets cranked up, leading to increased release and processing of lactic aid. This practice is really helpful for a long distance runner. The best way to practice it is to run at your own pace for thirty minutes and then run at 10k pace for the next twenty minutes and finally jog back to your starting point.
I Do not Have Enough Time for Stretching Exercises. What to do?
Don’t worry. Here is the most effective way of stretching yourself, within whatever little time, that is at your disposal. Keep the balls of your feet (figuratively the part that lies in front of your toes) on a wooden object and rest the heels on the ground. Slowly bend downwards as if you are touching your toes. Maintain this posture for thirty seconds. Do it for ten times. This exercise almost substitutes a normal stretching exercise schedule.
I am a Beginner. How Should I Cultivate the Habit of Running Longer Distances?
Don’t worry. Take a one minute walking break after each five minute running session. Then start running again. After sometime, when you attain a level of comfort take the one minute walking break for each ten minute running session. Likewise increase the pace of your running gradually. “Slow and steady wins the race”, is the motto behind this practice.
What are the Other Useful Steps That Will Help My Running?
Take five or six small meals a day. Take adequate (around two litres per day) water. Leave your watch back home. A watch may help your cause while you are running for a marathon. But it is a big distraction in routine, easy running.
