National Running Day - The Pamper Way - Simple Tips, Tons of Benefits
As we are celebrating National Running Day today, here's what Pamper Point would like to share to motivate new aspiring runners or inspire seasoned athletes to take their training to the next level. Running Tips that work immediately. Read below:
PUMP THOSE ARMS
Running can feel like a hard work but only for those who have a poor technique. If you think you can only run slowly, you are sabotaging your own fitness. This simple adjustment can tell you straight away, how much faster you can take your body from A to B if you simply... pump your arms faster and your legs will follow. Just test on your next session. Make sure your motion is correct, pumping forward rather than across your body. Also, don't stop as soon as you start feeling slightly out of breath, just keep breathing and you will be able to carry on for an unbelievably longer time than you have ever thought. Tested.
TAKE IT UP THE HILL
If you can comfortably run a six mile distance every other day, on a flat surface, it's time for a challenge. Start training on an uphill. If you can't find one - climb the stairs. Swap on third of your regular run for inclined work and within just two weeks you'll notice that thrilling power in your legs. Priceless. Athletes are being born as we speak.
GO SLOW GO FAST
Pamper Point's favourite training structure - INTERVALS. If you tried it and stay away from it since, because you thought it's too hard that means you haven't done them right. You must fully recover after your fast interval until you can go again. The easy measure is when you breathe comfortably again , while still moving. Your slow interval, be it walking or slow jog will eventually be shorter compared to your fast interval. That's how you recognise your fitness is taken to the next level - the shorter recovery time, the fitter you get. Results can be noticed within first three weeks of training. Lean physique fast tracked.
MAKE THE DISTANCE SHORTER
If you are a regular long distance runner, with no significant progression in your speed, it's time to slash some of your minutes in favour for some serious core strengthening. Running alone just won't take you below your dream finish time, but the abs of steel will. Just don't think hundreds of crunches, that won't help either. Core strengthening means planks, balance exercises, back extensions, leg pull ups, and dynamic core conditioning such as mountain climbers or high knees. Pamper Point's favourite moves.
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