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Members News Run a PB recently and want to shout about it ! Need sponsorship ? Got something to advertise or sell ? Would like to announce something, then this is the place to do it . . . . email info to: nicki.harris01@btinternet.co.uk Race for
Life Sponsorship - Dawn & Megan Exley Please take a minute to click on the following link and read our webpage; if you are able to make a donation we'd be very grateful. www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/dawnexley Many thanks Dawn & Megan x ____________________________________ Complimentary
Yoga Class for you... yoga for runners Although
yoga and running lie on opposite ends of the exercise spectrum, they
are
mutually supportive. They
both require practice, agility, flexibility and your own breathing
method.
Truly flexible runners rarely injure themselves and benefit
greatly from
combining running and stretching, especially when they take advantage
of the
many benefits yoga offers. During
the
course of an average mile run, your foot will strike the ground 1,000
times.
The force of impact on each foot is about three to four times your
weight. It's
not surprising, then, to hear runners complain of bad backs and knees,
tight
hamstrings, and sore feet. Runners
primarily work certain muscles, mainly in the legs and core. Muscles
act as the
body's natural shock absorbers; ideally they should be soft, malleable,
and
supple, with some give. Brittle muscles, on the other hand, cause the
joints to
rub and grind, making them vulnerable to tears. Yoga, which utilizes
all of the body's muscles, including
the often neglected stabilizers, makes the runner stronger and better
functioning as a whole. In addition, the whole body and mind connection
that
yoga provides improves a runner's ability to achieve goals and exceed
past
performance levels. Yoga
physically counteracts the strains of running and it teaches the
cultivation of
body wisdom and confidence. As you develop a greater understanding of
the body
and how it works, you become able to listen and respond to messages the
body
sends you. This is especially important in running, where the body
produces a
lot of endorphins. These "feel good" chemicals also double as
nature's painkillers, which can mask pain and the onset of injury or
illness.
Without developed body intuition, it's easier to ignore the body's
signals. Many
runners know that improving VO2 Max—aerobic capacity—is vital for
running and
racing success. Runners with a high VO2 Max have the capacity to pump
large
amounts of oxygen-rich blood to working muscles. Maximum oxygen intake
is a crucial
physiological variable determining performance and endurance for
runners.
Conscious breathing and pranayama exercises, which soothe the
sympathetic and
parasympathetic nervous systems and relax the entire body, can be of
great
benefit to runners. This smoothing and lengthening of the
breath slows the heart rate, regulates the heart rhythm, oxygenates the
blood,
and induces a feeling of calm and well-being. Additionally runners will
benefit from the nonkinetic aspect of yoga: relaxation. When you're
able to
bring your body into a state of repose, you become more effective at
using and
conserving your strength, energy and speed. Holding a yoga pose
isn't as easy as it looks! Contact Kerry NOW to book
your complimentary class at: You'll see that yoga
can be just as difficult as running, and holding poses is a wonderful
way to
build up muscular endurance, one of the most important assets of a good
runner. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Sports Injuries and runners therapy services LYN KEABLE BEAUTY THERAPIST Click Here for Details of all Therapies and Services JULIA BERRILL OF ESSENTIAL RELAXATION Click Here for details of all Therapies and Services Click Here for details of introductory offers CARL ROKAS CORE SPORTS THERAPY I am providing sports massage sessions in Higham Ferrers on evenings and weekends, sessions for WRR members are priced at £25 for 60 minutes and £15 for 30 minutes. Sessions can be targeted to treat a particular injury or problem that is affecting your running, or can be used to provide some much needed maintenance as part of your training program, to relax and loosen those tired, sore legs. If you are interested grab me for a chat on Thursday night, to book session please call me on 01933 312812 or email me at info@coresportstherapy.com . Cheers Carl Click Here for Details of all Therapies ZOE THORNBOROUGH PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND SPORTS MASSEUR For those of you who don't know me, I am a WRR member and a triathlete who works as a physiotherapist and sports masseur in East Hunsbury .For those of you who do know me, I now have a wonderful, new, expansive treatment room (no more bed shifting required) as well as some new treatment skills (Pilates & Myofascial Release) to hit those hard-to-reach parts.So, if you have any of the following, I may be able to help you:- aches, pains and niggles- stiff or 'clicky' joints- tight or weak muscles- a previous surgery or injury which is still causing problems- awkward posture &/or gait- a body that just feels like it needs a good service !I'm at the club most Thursday nights or my contact details are below - if you'd just like some advice or would like to find out more about the possibilities of Sports Therapy, please feel free to ask. An initial 60-minute session costs £25; packages are available if further sessions are required or appropriate. Regards Zoe Thornburgh Tel. 01604 764332 Mobile: 07890 433928 e-mail: zoethnbg@tiscali.co.uk |