16/12/2019
First Marathon is indeed special!!! It's a journey from being usual to the unusual.
Completed Lions Club of Navi Mumbai, Vashi's 10KM run on 15th Dec, 2019. It was definitely the fearsome and fascinating experience.
The only reason behind writing this is the experience which is worth sharing.
We are definitely not the best advisor; but we are just like you who faced a couple of challenges while chasing the 10KM run today!!! So here are few tips :-
1) Better to start with short runs (3KM or 5KM) if running is not your forte. Today we continously had this feeling as the runway was so long and deep, we happened to build the uncertainities of even completing the run. Keep yourself motivated all the time.
2) Not at all advisable to even think of hitting the ground without practice. You might end up getting injured (muscle pain, muscle pull, ankle sprain, swelling, etc). This pain would ultimately kill the desire of running. If you are complete newbie, start practicing for the 5-10KM run atleast 2-3 weeks before the event. As we included running and cycling activities in our day-to-day fitness routine, we didn't face these challenge.
3) Keeping the same pace is really important if one has to last long in the run. Don't slow down or pick up the speed in between. Just keep going.
4) Watch YouTube videos for the correct posture of running. As breathing is really important and wrong posture might block the oxygen supply to the vital organs thereby affecting it's normal functioning.
5) Keep body hydrated throughout the run. Small sips at regular intervals. Have salt, lemon, coconut water (electrolytes) after run to avoid weakness and muscle cramps.
Rest everything is manageable!
Your fitness is your responsibility; so own it completely.
DO NOT STOP WHEN YOU ARE TIRED; STOP ONLY ONCE YOU ARE DONE. @ Nerul / Seawoods
