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samedi 14 mars 2015

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By Lena Stephenson


Running is not only a great way to lose those few extra pounds but also a great way to keep fit and too meet new likeminded people. Many set out to just enjoy the fresh air and land up entering into competitions. One such event is the Kinetic Half Marathon and takes place each year.

If one has never run in an event like this but would like to start there is a twelve week training program that one can walk interspersed with running. The longest distance for the first week is only six kilometres. This will be increased a little each day over the next three months. Rest days will be Fridays and Sundays.

Before starting each session always do a few simple warm up and stretch exercises as these can prevent injuries. There are three major injuries that a beginner can get and the first in Plantar Fasciitis. This is a band of tissue that connects ones toes to the heel bone and tiny tears in the ligaments can happen which can lead to swelling and are usually painful.

The event consisted of just over nine kilometres of running broken up as well as eight kilometres of cycling and then to end off a five hundred yard of swimming also broken up into parts. Three kilometres of the running would be done on sand and grass. Those that participated had to have their own bicycles and only the first five would receive a prize.

This venue has a beach which is very popular and has a fishing pond where children can watch the fish. It is easy accessible for the disabled and has a launch for boats. It is a popular place for camping and picnicking and the cabins can accommodate six to ten people. Most of them have a view of the lake.

A way to help prevent this injury is to slowly warm up over the first few kilometres before working harder. It is very important to stretch before each workout and if symptoms begin use ice on the painful area. To stretch stand on a step with both feet and let the heels hang over the edge. Lift up onto the toes and bring the left foot down behind the right. Slowly lower the right foot to the floor. Repeat with the left foot.

This property was known as the Gold Hill before becoming a state park in nineteen seventy two. Work then began and in nineteen eight three the park opened its gates to the public. Visiting this park one can be transported back in time and participate in looking for gold nuggets and flakes.

Strengthening the quadriceps is very important and this can be done by sitting against a wall with the right leg straight and the left bent. Slowly lift the right leg off the floor and hold for a few seconds before lowering it again. Do this ten times before switching to the left leg. Another way is to stand on the right leg and gently pull the left one behind keeping the knee parallel to the ground. Hold for twenty seconds and change legs.




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