by Jose Lorenzo Mina, Jr. I may not be the proper authority on this, but I think my detailed observation of people through the years can help many runners, especially those over or approaching 40, belie their age. After all, many of us plunge into this sports primarily to look and feel younger. Beyond the rising blood pressure and fluctuating dial on the scales, the yearning to bring back lost years is what drives us to wake up at dawn to hit the pavement like there's no tomorrow. Basically, runners already have the edge over their less active contemporaries whose idea of physical activity might be surfing (the net) and throwing rocks at angry birds. We generally, though not necessarily, have flatter abs, a better posture, and certain air of confidence about us (especially after finishing an ultrarace, though this can go overboard). but why do some runners not stand out in the crowd like other people their age who aren't even as physically fit? They already have the guns; it's just a matter of harnessing what they sans surgery or drugs. Here are some of my recommendations towards this end: TIPS AND GUIDE TO WOMEN TRAINING FOR A MARATHON BY COACH MIGUEL LOPEZ Marathon training shouldn't be such a big problem for people especially for women. In fact, women athletes are usually much better in distance running because of their superior resistance to fatigue, their tenacity to endure pain, and their higher body fat levels that are needed for distance running. One thing you have to keep in mind, though, when you decide to do marathon is commitment. You have to commit to the training. , the discipline of logging in the miles. and keep focused on the positive benefits this will bring to your whole being. Below is the basic guide on how beginners, especially women, can train for a marathon and still have a life. |
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