RUNNING IS BOOOOMING, AND THE CITY2SURF IS LESS THAN 10 WEEKS AWAY.
Here at iMovePhysio/The Running Room, we work with active goers and movers to keep you moving and working towards your goals. We specialise in treating runners; and as a runner myself, here’s my top 3 tips to prepare for the City2Surf smartly and safely.
Have a Strategy.
Now is the time to start to increase running for the City2Surf. Plan out a gradual increase in running over the coming weeks, with a focus on longer, slower runs. If you’re new to running, avoid emphasizing speedwork or faster running, as this puts the most strain on the body (i.e. higher risk of injury), for the lowest performance gains. (Plus, you get your high intensity training at Undercard sessions already)
Do Your Strength Training
Training leg strength is literally the best thing you can do to both improve your performance and reduce your injury risk. So rather than avoiding the lower body sessions at Undercard, seek them out and do more!
Listen to Your Body
No one knows your body like you do. Tightness and niggles are common, but they are not normal. See a Physio if your tightness doesn’t ease within 5 minutes of running, or simply if you don’t understand what’s happening in your legs.
We also offer full running technique assessments, so if you’re uninjured and want to take your running to the next level, reach out and we’ll help launch you to your next PB.
We’re still based in Clovelly, but have just opened a new clinic 500m next to Little Me cafe, and as always Undercard members get their first two appointments at 50% off. Pop in and say hi!
See you soon,
Pat McNamara, Physio
iMovePhysio/The Running Room
Clovelly & Waverley