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Posted 22 May, 2008, at 08:27AM by Vanessa Lowry
Vanessa: Sally, should we stretch before we start training today?
Sally: Hmmm, we aren’t planning on going that fast at the start are we? Actually, I read you should only stretch after you have gotten moving for at least 5 minutes, giving your muscles time to warm up before stretching them.
Vanessa: I’ve heard that too. We certainly don’t want to break one of the Roswell-tree rules by injuring ourselves during training! Stretching after you run or walk is a good idea too. Any other tips to help get started training safely?
Sally: If someone hasn’t been active in a while, they probably should see their doctor for a check up and then their chiropractor to make sure they are in alignment. After that it is about starting slowly, listening to your body (if it hurts – stop) and gradually increasing the mileage. We need to make sure we are drinking lots of water too – isn’t that your specialty?
Vanessa: I’m big on drinking water – staying hydrated, especially in the summer, is a challenge I take seriously! The weather has been so wonderful, I’ve found myself taking two walks a day. I’m motivated!
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stretching….what’s that?
After one of my training runs my knee was hurting. I went to see Dr. Noel, one of our sponsors. He found nothing wrong with my knee, but that my ankle was out. He explained every time I took a step I was twisting my knee. No wonder it hurt! Just goes to show that making sure you are in alignment is important to our health, and our ability to train!