Thalasar Ventures

How to get in touch with your breath? It is still debatable weather the phenomenon like getting one’s breath back really exists. A report by Toy Shepherd says that 20 students took an arduous exercise on the treadmill. Students were enquired by some research workers in the 1-minute break. 18 students’ breath improved and 14 students’ legs relieved. You will go through the stage of getting your breath back and experience it.

You will understand how to run through all kinds of weathers. There are 2 factors you should watch out－heat and moisture} These 2 elements will slow your space, so in August, do not run as in April. Summer-heat and moisture make you uncomfortable. You should try to go for a run early at morning or at sunset.

Summer-heat becomes not so hard since you have been used to the hot weather after running some. But it takes about a week to be adapted to running in the hot absolutely. As for a rainy day, you never have to stop running so long as you follow the suggestion in Chapter 13.

Relaxing exercises are necessary. Do not make a suddenly stop after you finish your running. Spend some time in calming down yourself which involves taking a simple walk or stretching exercises you usually do before running. Doing some stretching exercises is good for the health. Your muscles are warm and soft at that time and it is easy to stretch yourself. Try to calm down your body within 8 to 10 minutes in order to excrete the metabolic wastes from the muscles. Your pulse when you pause should be 20 times no more than that when you do not exercise.

Some runners take a cold bath to alleviate muscle pain especially after a long-distance run. Inflammation and ache can be relieved by taking a cold bath for it can cool down your whole body, not just small scale, immediately. If you can not stand the cold bath, put an ice pack to your painful joint to soothe the injury.

Don’t have meals long after a long run or hard workout. The research indicates that it is the easiest for muscles to rebuild glycogen (stored glucose) within half an hour after exercise. If you eat soon after your workout, you can minimize muscle stiffness and soreness. A good rule of thumb for post-run food is a ratio of 1 gram of protein to 3 grams of carbohydrates and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a smoothie made with fruit and yogurt is a good choice. Make sure that you’re hydrating properly after running, especially in the summer months. Plain water is fine for re-hydrating after your run. While some runners prefer recovery drinks, such as chocolate milk in place of a post-run snack.

How to protect your feet? You’d better run on a softer field but not a hard one, a playground with track is a better choice. Foot bath with hot water has many advantages as it is beneficial to both your morning exercise the next day and fatigue alleviation and you’d better at least take it after running and before sleep.