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SPORT 091 RunTogether
especially at elite and competitive levels, is staying fit and remaining injury free, explains Emma Holmes, who is in the final stages herself of training for the London Marathon on 22nd April. “If you’re in serious training, it’s always advisable to
follow the advice
of a coach who can help develop a plan to suit your end goal and level of experience. It’s also good to vary the surfaces on which you run as hard roads can be tough on joints and ligaments so try and get out on softer trails if you can.
“And mix up your runs each
RUNNING IS GREAT FOR THE MIND,
BODY AND SPIRIT.
SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
week. At MOJO we recommend one long slow run, one hill or speed session alternating each week plus either a tempo or marathon pace run weekly,” she advises. “It’s also
important to look after your legs with a regular sports massage. And make sure
your trainers haven’t clocked up too many miles – most manufacturers recommend changing them after between 300 and 500 miles.” And, as Emma Emin is keen to
reinforce: “Running is great for the mind, body and spirit. So, what are you waiting for?”
Why run?
If you want to keep those extra pounds in check, tone-up or simply spend time switching off from the pressures of everyday life there are few better fitness pursuits than running, says Phil Wyatt, Wellness Manager at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, where the gym has just unveiled a £1 million upgrade. “The beauty of running is just about everyone can have a go. You’re not in competition and, as all good trainers will tell you, it’s ideal for someone starting a fitness journey as you can begin with short walks, move onto to speed walking, gentle jogs and progress at your own pace,” says Phil, who reminds those not used to exercise they should consult their GP before getting started and who recognises just hitting the pavement as a newbie isn’t for everyone. “The gym can obviously be a good place for someone new to running to get started as you can begin gently on a treadmill and get a trainer to devise a programme and advise you on really important things such as stretching and warming-up. “As part of our refurbishment we’ve installed an Outrace rig, which is one large piece of kit featuring a range of equipment for exercising on your own or by joining a 30-minute class under the supervision of a qualified trainer. And we now have a Skillmill machine, which is like a treadmill but is non-motorised.” • Fore more information, visit
www.sencio.org.uk
RunTogether has been created by England Athletics with the aim of connecting all the work it’s doing to increase participation with a focus on recognising people who exercise and train with others are more likely to continue. All its programmes, such as groups, routes and services like Find a Guide (a training and licencing scheme for runners wishing to become guides and a national database of ‘guide runners’ to help match them with visually-impaired individuals) and Mental Health Ambassadors all share a common theme – to help people run with others and benefit from the motivation and support it offers. • For more information, visit
www.runtogether.co.uk
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