Not a Runner. Where Do I Start?

We know that taking up a new activity can be pretty overwhelming. Exciting too.

If you are new to the running scene, here are some top tips to get you dashing - based on the evidence.

Did you know 50% of runners will feel some disruption to their running?

Highest risk are

1) Novice runners

2) + Have a BMI greater than 30

3) + Totaling at least 3km within their first week of training

The great news is that these are preventable and best managed with appropriate loading and a smashing plan depending on your individual goals.

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Running Releases More Than Just Sweat

We could go on all day about all the benefits of running.

Those who run will be aware that they will often feel better, healthier and happier after a run. This occurs through its release of natural endorphins and the benefits of adding years to your lifespan with its effects on our cardiovascular system. Therefore, reducing our chances of illness- mentally and physically!

If that’s not enough, adding some cardiovascular fitness into our exercise regime will help you chase that bus you just missed AND ALSO make your way up those stairs without puffing yourself out for 10 minutes after. Now doesn’t that sound like a dream come true?!

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How Important Are Your Running Shoes, Really?

Everyone loves a fresh pair of kicks. But what are the KEY things to look for when purchasing a running shoe? And more importantly, does it even matter?

There has been hot debate between minimalist vs maximal support shoes. There is actually not enough evidence to point to a perfect, one size fits all shoe. This all really does depend on you, your needs and pre-existing injuries and niggles.

Minimalist shoes mimic our “natural” running pattern, and the limited evidence showed that it produces higher impact in our novice runners. Minimalist shoes are therefore not recommended for our heavier runners in reducing injury.

Minimalist shoes will also load different joints to our maximal support shoes. We also know that conditioning our bodies to external load will help combat aches and pains. That being said, do our shoes really matter? IT DEPENDS!

What we DO know is that comfort takes priority and that regularly rotating our shoes can reduce our risk of injury by 39% in runners.

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Book yourself an appointment with one of our runnings physiotherapists and marathon to help you DASH past that finish line!

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