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by Suzanne Wheatall
29-Sept-07
10. You can muscle your way to a better start position and
9. It will be easier to fight for the last breakfast burrito
- Weight Lifting address imbalances in your muscle groups.
- Strengthened muscles and connective tissue help prevent injury.
- Minimize fatigue in arms, shoulders and neck.
- Strong arms make quick legs.
8. You’ll be able to get that sweaty sports bra off and
7. bend over and untie your shoes
- Yoga compliments your run training with increased flexibility.
- Alleviates stiffness in over used muscles.
- Core strength maintains proper form longer.
6. 6. Your toenails will look better in sandals
- Deep Water Running is a good substitute for running because it is impact free.
- Most running injuries cannot be felt while running in the deep end.
- You can maintain running fitness for up to 8 weeks.
- Fast twitch muscles are recruited.
- No stinky running shoes.
5. An hour of swimming is cheaper than an hour of massage and
4. Everyone feels skinny in the water
- Swimming is a good recovery activity because.
- Time in the water is therapeutic.
- Cold water speeds recovery.
- Water supports 90% of your body weight.
- A kick set with fins/zoomers will help loosen stiff ankles.
3. There is always a breeze while biking
- Cycling speeds recovery by loosening fatigued muscles and removing lactic acid after a hard run.
- Spin Easy in High Gears!.
2. It is easier to pee and puke on a trail run
- Trail running is a nice alternative because there is less stress on joints.
- Change in stride alleviates stiffness.
- Teaches mental focus.
- Don’t be afraid of rolling an ankle--be afraid of running on concrete!
- It’s easier to find a tree.
1. Your friends, family and co-wrokers will be happy to hear about something other than your last run
- Variety is the spice of life.
- Too much of anything – even a good thing -- isn’t good.
- You will feel healthier and well balanced.
- You’ll have a more extensive dry fit wardrobe which you can purchase at the Luke’s Locker in Katy!
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