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What are the benefits of running?

2/2/2023

 
Running is a popular form of exercise that provides many physical and mental benefits. Here are some of the benefits of running:

  1. Improved cardiovascular health: Running can help improve your heart and lung function, which can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
  2. Increased endurance: Regular running can increase your endurance, allowing you to run longer distances and perform other physical activities with less fatigue.
  3. Improved mental health: Running has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and can help improve overall mental well-being.
  4. Weight management: Running is an effective way to burn calories and can help you maintain or lose weight, depending on your goals.
  5. Better sleep: Regular exercise, including running, can help improve sleep quality and duration.
  6. Stronger bones and muscles: Running can help strengthen your bones and muscles, reducing your risk of osteoporosis and other conditions.
  7. Increased energy: Running can give you a boost of energy and improve your mood, making you feel more alert and awake.
  8. Improved coordination and balance: Running can help improve your coordination and balance, which can reduce your risk of falls and other accidents.
  9. Reduced risk of chronic diseases: Running has been linked to a reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.


These are just a few of the many benefits of running. It's important to talk to your doctor before starting a running program, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

What does 30 minutes of running do?

2/2/2023

 
Running for 30 minutes can have a number of physical and mental benefits. Here are some of the things that 30 minutes of running can do for you:


  1. Improve cardiovascular health: Regular running can help improve your cardiovascular health by increasing your heart rate and strengthening your heart and lungs.


  2. Burn calories: Running is an effective way to burn calories and can help you lose weight if you're trying to lose weight.


  3. Boost energy levels: Running can give you a boost of energy and improve your mood, making you feel more alert and awake.


  4. Strengthen bones and muscles: Running can help strengthen your bones and muscles, reducing your risk of osteoporosis and other conditions.


  5. Increase endurance: Over time, running can help increase your endurance and allow you to run longer distances.


  6. Improve mental health: Running has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and can help improve overall mental well-being.


  7. Promote sleep: Regular exercise, including running, can help improve sleep quality and duration.


  8. Reduce the risk of chronic diseases: Running has been linked to a reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.


Keep in mind that these benefits are cumulative, so the more you run, the greater the benefits will be. It's also important to talk to your doctor before starting a running program, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

Cross Country (XC) Running - A few tips from coach Michael!!

26/10/2021

 
The Cross Country season is upon us and many are new to the event. So here are a few tips to prepare for what is truly the purest form of running.
1/ You first need to adequately train for the event…pretty basic, eh?? Saturday morning training with Crusaders in the Phoenix Park is ideal, with the emphasis on endurance over grassy and hilly terrain.
 
2/ Have spike shoes and you need spike pins fitted with a length of 9mm - 12mm, depending on how wet the ground is. Check out the specialist running shops in Dublin.

3/ Double knot your laces, as a loose (or lost) shoe during a race, spells disaster!!

4/ Bring a waterproof bag (or a large bin bag) with you to races so as to put in dry clothes to change into after the race.

5/ Distances in Cross Country are rarely accurate. As a result, forget times, watches, garmins etc and just run to race against your fellow runners.
 
6/ Most Cross-country races have a club team competition, so make sure you arrive in plenty of time as our Club captains must declare a named team well before the start time.
7/ Make sure you warm up well by jogging for at least 10-15 mins followed by a dynamic warm up.
 
8/ The start of races tend to be fast before settling down. Do not get sucked into running too hard at the beginning of a race. Instead start off steady and then work past all those runners who went off too hard!!
9/ Post race, don’t forget to cool down by doing a nice easy jog with your club mates.

10/ Bring something to eat for post-race fuel. Food would be bananas, Muller rice, flavoured milk etc.
ENJOY!!!

Minimise the Risk of Injury When Running

10/1/2021

 
How to Minimise the Risk of Injury When Running

  • As you increase your mileage, muscular aches and ‘niggles’ may occur, therefore build up gradually.
  • Never increase your mileage by more than 10% in a week; and never increase both speed and distance in the same week.
  • If the increasing mileage proves too tough, take an easy day or rest, this will allow your body to refuel and recover.
  • Vary your running surface and direction of your runs
  • You don’t have to run all the time; include cross-training into your programme with cycling, rowing and swimming.
  • Include resistance and core training into your programme, this will aid in preventing low-back, hip and leg/foot injuries.
  • As your fitness improves it will feel more natural to train more often, and enhance your chances of enjoying your running experience.
  • Replace running shoes regularly; look under the soles for wear and the mid-sole for over-compression.
  • It’s better to vary between two pairs during your preparation. Go to a specialist sports shop for advice on the best running shoe for your foot type, it’s an essential expense!
  • Increased back/leg aches and pains may be a sign that your running shoes need to be changed.
  • Orthotics (permanent insoles) are often used by runners to help prevent common running injuries. Check with your local Chartered Physiotherapist for a biomechanical assessment to ascertain if you require such insoles in your running shoes.
  • Warm up adequately with easy running to prepare your joints and muscles for your race pace, include stride outs, high knee lifts, heel kicks and trunk twisting.
  • Perform static sustained stretches after running to minimise muscle soreness and joint stiffness. This helps to prepare your body for your next running session
  • Never run if you feel unwell; do not attempt to catch-up on lost mileage after illness/injury. This can cause further damage and result in a longer period off running. Better 3 to 4 days of rest than 3 to 4 weeks of frustration!
  • Keep a training diary. This is a useful way of monitoring last years’ form and your training prior to an injury. Use the information to prevent the same pitfalls and to plan your next running programme

10 Tips to Get you Running

10/1/2021

 

  1. Have a goal! Whether it is to run 1 mile or 5, simply setting yourself a specific target will make things a lot easier for yourself if you have a finish line in sight!
  2. Make sure you have the appropriate equipment/footwear. Nothing more likely to cause injury/discomfort than this. There are a number of running specialty shops around so any one of these will help you to find appropriate shoes and clothes for you.
  3. Community support. Athletics Ireland has set up a number of online running community where you can gain and offer advice and tips. This can be a great way to improve your enjoyment of running, as well as acting as a way of trying to improve by testing yourself against other people. The Athletics Ireland Strava account can be found here, and it's a great place to keep log of all of your runs.
  4. Mix your running surfaces. Too much running on one surface can lead to repetitive strain injuries so where possible vary between road/grass/trail/path/treadmill.
  5. Stay well hydrated, and eat plenty of carbs around training time to allow best recovery. Other than this your diet should be sensible! It doesn’t need to be very strict but obviously the poorer it is the worse you recover and perform!
  6. Try some interval/fartlek/hill training. You’ll see much better improvements in how fast you run if you mix up your paces. If you always run at the same speed you’re just training yourself to run at that speed. You can try simple intervals like 1 minute hard/1 minute easy to start with and make them more difficult as you get the hang of them.
  7. Supplementary training such as weights/circuits/pilates can be great for injury prevention and can help running itself. Try to incorporate such activities into your weekly schedule. It might be as simple as 15 minutes of Pilates/core type exercises straight after a run or a more structured program if you have the time.
  8. If you have pain running and you’re unsure about why, STOP! Go see your GP or Physiotherapist, find out why you have a problem and then deal with it. Many running related pains are easily dealt with, but some, if left untreated, can become chronic problems.
  9. Try making running a part of your work day. Many people use lack of time as an excuse not to run, but it may be possible for you to run into or out of work, or to run at our lunchtime. This allows you most efficient use of your time.
  10. Finally, enjoy your running! Every session you do doesn’t have to be better than the last one. Schedule easy runs for yourself where you don’t worry about pace and just enjoy a nice easy trot! And remember to #KeepYourDistance

Tips for Winter running

8/1/2021

 
1. WARM UP: Be sure to do a thorough warm up before you head out running. Spend up to 15 minutes doing your warm up so you increase your body temperature before heading outdoors. This will also help prevent muscle strains.

2. LAYER UP: It's cold out there so make sure to wear layers to keep your body warm. Always wear a base layer and then add extra layers as needed. Be sure to keep your head, hands and feet warm. When you get home, be sure to change out of your running gear quickly. If you run in snow, make sure your shoes have good traction.

3. STAY HYDRATED: While you may not sweat as much on winter runs, it is still very important to keep your body hydrated.

4. PLAN YOUR RUN: If you can finish your run at your front door, this isn't important for you. If you need to drive home from your run be sure to have a warm jacket and hot beverage waiting for you in your car, post run. This will help keep you warm.

5. DON'T PUSH YOURSELF: During these cold and wintry days, don't push your body too hard. A short run is better than no run. Keep your runs to 30-60 minutes.

6. MASK UP: If you run in busy areas be sure to wear a mask while out running. Your mask will also help to keep your face and nose warm, so it is a good addition to your running gear.

7. USE COMMON SENSE: If temperatures are zero or in the minus figures, don't go running. Always check the weather in your local area before heading out on a run. Always bring your phone with you so you can call for help, if needed. If paths and roads are icing and slippery, don't go running. Look after yourself and stay safe!

tips for fitting in fitness

7/1/2021

 
Some simple tips for fitting in fitness:

  • Wake up a little earlier — start by setting your alarm clock just five minutes earlier. Do stretches and star jumps before getting in the shower, or follow a short on-demand exercise online.

  • Get fit with a friend — exercising with a friend is more fun and a good motivator. Ask a work colleague, a friend or neighbor if they'd like to join you for a walk, or see if any fancy joining a local exercise class when they're taking new class members. You're more likely to stick to plans if you know someone is depending on you.

  • Change into exercise clothes before leaving work — you'll be ready for a brisk walk or bike ride as soon as you get home, or feel more motivated to stop at the gym if you are already dressed for it.

  • Schedule your fitness activities — if you book exercise into your diary like other appointments, you're more likely to do it.

  • Acknowledge your successes — keep a record of all the times you make a healthy choice to be more active. E.g. taking the stairs instead of the lift. At the end of each month, look back at your achievements and reward yourself with a new pair of trainers or a water bottle etc.

  • Create a home (or desk) gym — if you have equipment handy, it will be easy to use when you have a spare 10 minutes. A skipping rope, stability ball, exercise bands, and dumbbells don't cost much or take up too much room.

  • Move while you watch TV — don't sit idly — or worse, eat mindlessly — during the adverts. Do sit-ups or jog on the spot instead.

  • Play games with your kids — next time you see your children playing outside, join in the fun. Play tag, football or catch. If your kids love video games, choose some that require you to move around. Look for ones like dancing, boxing, tennis, golf, or bowling and get family members to compete and keep it fun.

  • Exercise while you work — raise your activity level and productivity with neck rolls or arm raises. Push your hands out to the side and then up toward the ceiling. Go for a brisk walk on your lunch break or during your daily routine and take the stairs instead of the lift.

  • Enjoy yourself — if you don't like the activities you choose, you'll find excuses to put off doing them. So choose things you enjoy. There's such a wide array of activities you can do to keep fit, so you should be able to find the perfect activity for you.

Warm up

7/1/2021

 
When you're pressed for time, or just eager to start your workout, it can be tempting to skip a warm-up. But warming up before you exercise, especially before engaging in strenuous activity, has very real physiological, and often psychological, benefits. Here's what to know to get the most out of your warm-up.


Benefits of a Proper Warm-Up
Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for the more strenuous phase, the main focus of your workout.


By activating the heat-dissipation mechanisms in the body, your body can cool efficiently and help prevent overheating early on, which is especially important during a demanding aerobic activity, such as running or bicycling in a race.
Here are the specifics of what happens to your body during a warm-up:


  • Blood temperature rises: The temperature of blood increases as it travels through the muscles. As blood temperature goes up, the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin weakens so oxygen is more readily available to working muscles, which may improve endurance.
  • Blood vessels dilate: This increases blood flow and puts less stress on the heart.1
  • Hormonal changes occur: Your body increases its production of various hormones, including cortisol and epinephrine, which are responsible for regulating energy production. During a warm-up, this balance of hormones makes more carbohydrates and fatty acids available for energy production.
  • Muscle temperature increases: Warm muscles both contract more forcefully and relax more quickly, reducing the risk of overstretching a muscle and causing injury.1 Your overall body temperature also increases, which improves muscle elasticity; this can enhance speed and strength.
  • Range of motion increases: This allows your large joints (such as your shoulders and knees) to reach their maximum movement potential.
  • You mentally prepare: The warm-up is also a good time to mentally prepare for an event by clearing the mind, increasing focus, and reviewing skills and strategy. Positive imagery can also relax you and build concentration for a competition.

Workouts vary in terms of intensity and length, according to the type of exercise you do. It is recommended warming up for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the intensity of your exercise activity.

The Cross Country Season...Is it all mud, sweat and tears???  click to read

31/8/2016

 
Author Michael McGovern
​Cross Country (or XC as short hand)
The XC season will be upon us Early October.  So what are the benefits of Cross Country training and races?
I know that visions of mud, sweat and tears come to mind BUT think again.
XC  provides a much needed  break from track and road races and, if you pardon the pun, goes back to the grass roots of running which is why so many clubs have the name Harrier in their title. Distances are never accurate in XC so you can forget the strictures of the much loved garmin watches and concentrate on actually beating opponents whether that is at the top of the field or in the middle (or in my case, sadly, at the back of the field!!)
 Cross country racing is analogous to a 10k or 5k race on the track which is 3 to 6 miles without rest over grassy and oft time’s hilly terrain. Given the distances we race in Ireland the key to success for men is a good 8k - 10 k and for women it is a good 3k - 6k .
Training for cross country races is hugely beneficial.  For those who favour the track in the summer  cross country running hugely increases stamina, leg strength and provides a much needed mental break thus preparing  you for the stresses of all out summer track sessions and races.  For non track runners these benefits alone will increase your road race efficiency.
So why not commit to giving this a try especially if you have never done it before??
Training for cross country- What’s it all about?
Cross country races are seldom flat and so if you run up a hill during a race your heart rate will increase by about 10%. So if this is not catered for in training then severe oxygen debt will occur during a race and you will be a sitting duck to your opponents.
 Now I often see runners doing a hill session simply running up a hill and then jogging down again. You should be aware this is not a session in its own right nor is it a XC session but is often used at the end of a normal session to improve posture and stride.
 In a XC race once a hill is climbed you will need to keep pushing on at pace and so this must be replicated in training.
For those involved with Susan’s group I know she is starting XC training this coming Saturday in the Phoenix park.
Her sessions will include hilly mile loops in the park and also fairly long reps. The length of her Saturday reps will be such that you will actually be running around your anaerobic threshold pace.
This type of training (a biggie when it comes to racing XC)  is aimed at upping your threshold i.e. the point where your lactic accumulation overcomes your body’s ability to clear it. You are essentially training to run faster for further!!
In addition she will not be neglecting your VO2 Max sessions  (the other biggie XC session)which are essentially the type of sessions which are done on Tuesdays.
RACES AND XC SPIKES
The Business Houses Athletic Association (BHAA) are much loved races by Crusaders (and by yours truly) . BHAA  host about 8 XC races per season all taking place on Saturday mornings (providing a welcome break from training) and all around parklands in Dublin.
 In addition there are Novice, Intermediate and Senior races provided by the various athletic bodies in Dublin, Leinster and at National level. These take place on Sundays around the country and these contain team competitions
The Gear
Not, I am afraid the gear of the performance enhancing type, but gear for your feet!
XC spikes are essential for racing XC…obvious innit!!  Try Elverys bottom of Grafton street or places like the Run Hub. Avoid the sports “fashion” shops like Lifestyle or similar. You need proper XC spikes!!.  Otherwise try  http://www.startfitness.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=cross+country+spikes
make sure you go for the same brand as your ordinary runners. You will also need to get 9mm and 12mm spikes (bought in Start fitness) as the bought pair will normally only come with 5mm which are useless for XC.
Ask me if you are not sure.
 
So XC ?? Who is up for it!!!
Author: Michael McGovern. No part of this article may be shared or reproduced without permission from the author

State of the Union....For Athletes!!!    click here to read...... 

31/8/2016

 
​Athletes State of the Union..........Author Michael McGovern
This week (January 2016)  Barrack Obama (as all US Presidents do at this time of year) gave his State of the Union address. This address assesses what has been achieved over the past year and sets out goals for the coming year.  And this is exactly what you as athletes should do.
What have you done running wise last year? Are you training smart or just training? Do you need to re assess your running and your training? Do you need to set new goals or indeed just a goal?
 Here are areas which I would think about for my State of the Union-
1/ What type of runner am I and what are my goals?
Well what type are you?  Are you more suited to long distances or short distances? Cross Country, roads, track?
Of course you can get a Profile by getting tested by a Sports Scientist and they will advise what event specific type you are most suited to. Or maybe you already have a good idea. You could be easily beating some athletes over long distances but who trounce you when it comes to the shorter stuff. Or indeed vice versa!! So that alone will give you an good indicator.
Have a look at this chart, input a recent race time and see how well you do across the various race distances and see where your speciality is. This should give a good indicator of the most suitable distance for you.
http://www.runbayou.com/jackd.htm
THEN when that is done set a Goal whether it is a marathon, a 10k , a 1500m etc  etc and then train for that specific goal
2/ What Training am I doing? Am I doing all or some?
There are many differing coaching theories out there. Indeed there are numerous articles about running…….. some very well informed …… some absolute TOSH (eh but not this one though!!)
To my mind a muti pace training regime makes the most sense. What do I mean by Multi Pace?
Well by multi pace I mean running various sessions and runs at different paces during the week with each pace stimulating a differing energy pathway . SO a typical week should include
A VO2Max session – which is 3/5k pace intervals over a total distance of no more than 5k. (this is what the club Tuesdays session stimulates)
An Anaerobic Threshold or Pace run or Tempo run. These all mean the same thing and are aimed at upping your threshold i.e. the point where your lactic accumulation overcomes your body’s ability to clear it. You are essentially training to run faster for further!!
This is what you should do Thursdays or indeed this forms some of our Saturday sessions
Long Reps/Hill work. Great for your running strength and capacity. The hills are a great way to strengthen your leg muscles which will make you a more powerful athlete. It’s what we do Saturdays!!
Long Easy Runs.  Here you improve your running efficiency (more efficient at using energy) and improving your strength.
Easy Recovery runs. Self explanatory
 
If you are continually skipping some of these sessions then, to my mind ,you will  not be training a specific energy pathway and your running will be less rounded. So ensure you do not continually miss certain sessions.
Then as you train for a specific event you will need to shift the multi pace sessions either upwards (for longer distance) or downwards (for track work).
3/ What Pace do I use? How do I monitor ? VDOT v Heart Rate v Body Monitor ?
This is a perennial question and one which most athletes ( and coaches)  seem to have answered almost unquestionable with “Run with a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)”.
I am luke warm about this. Why? Well….there are a few reasons reasons and principally:-
To be an effective tool a HRM requires that you get continual testing (usually a VO2Max Threadmill test). However there are many factors which influence your Herat rate and therefore the test results can very often mislead athletes. For example were you tired when being tested? Were you dehydrated? Was it very warm in the room when you were tested? What part of the menstrual cycle were you at ? Were you coming down with a bug?
So if any of these  factors were present when being tested then the test result will be inaccurate and then the outcome is that EVERY single run and session thereafter will be run at the incorrect pace.
To my mind the VDOT system (especially since the arrival of Garmins) is much more effective primarily because athletes race every few weeks and therefore you are continually re assessing your fitness level i.e. your VDOT . (Here is Jack Daniels running formula http://www.runbayou.com/jackd.htm. Just stick in a recent race performance to get your ideal pace for each run)
However, I would argue that the best method of all is for athletes to learn to  recognise what your body is telling you when running various sessions. So if you are out doing a long run you should know if you are doing it too hard. Similarly if you are on your knees after Interval workouts then you know that you are working way too hard. For Tempo workouts, again you should know if it is too hard or indeed too slow.  This will lead to you becoming a much more rounded athlete.
I recall a Kenyan athlete who was being paid to pace a track meet in the UK. He arrived at the start of the race but was not wearing a watch and yet was required to hit 60 secs  for 2 ½ laps. He shrugged when asked how he was going to pace the race without a watch and then proceeded to pace it to perfection. He knew exactly what 60 seconds a lap felt like.
 
4/ Mileage and rest
What mileage should I do and am I taking sufficient down time?
Mileage is always a question which athletes ponder on. I think it is obvious that if you are training for a marathon then certain of your runs will be fairly long and as a result your weekly mileage will be high. At the other end of the scale if you are running 800ms then your mileage needs to be on the low side as you will be doing high quality sessions and high mileage will not accrue much benefit (especially in track season) to an 800m athlete.
Then there will be a raft of athletes who will be training between these two extremes i.e. doing 5k, 5 mile, 10k races who will be unsure of the correct mileage. At the top end of the scale, research by physiologists suggest that the extra benefit of running mileage in excess of 85 miles per week is fairly low. SO to my mind this should be the upper limit.
Your body should be telling you if you are doing too much mileage as you will be feeling tired and stale. If you do too much mileage then you will be doing your sessions on tired legs and therefore not accruing the benefits of that training. So always temper your mileage to suit your body.
And so you have trained for a specific event, which you then do and so, what then?  Well, then it is important that you take “down time” such as a few very easy weeks or indeed a few weeks off. You cannot continually keep loading your body and keep expecting improvement.  Then you will be refreshed and raring to go for the next challenge!!
Summary
So, in summary, think about some of the above and then see what is your State of the Union???

By Michael McGovern. No parts of this article may be shared or reproduced without the author's permission.

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