Nicola’s training tip:
Running Benefits
Are you hooked on running with your MP3? Test
out how it feels to run without audio. The right
playlist can give you a boost but sometimes it can
be a drain on your senses, costing you energy
rather than creating it (especially if you’re playing
air drums!). It’s easier to develop a natural rhythm
when you can hear your own breath and this can
be quite meditative, which seems to make time go
faster.
Fitness We could see and feel ourselves improving
Nicola’s race day tip:
Cheap I loved the fact that running costs nothing,
Patience is your race day virtue. Don’t focus on the
finish line – the time and distance to the end of a
race can often intimidate. Instead, keep your mind
in the present, think about all your training and how
strong you feel because of it, enjoy the energy from
everyone around you and focus on your breathing
and form.
Getting outdoors I love being outdoors and
over time, which was very motivating.
Body While we didn’t lose weight, we definitely got
leaner, looked better and had perkier butts - a real
benefit!
Friendship Running with a friend at talking pace
meant we discussed every aspect of our lives over
time. I thought of it as therapy!
once you have the right shoes and gear.
running is a great way to connect with the
environment.
Half marathon training (or mini marathon) will be
challenging but should be fun and enjoyable. Train
right and enjoy lots of fun on the big day!