Friday, August 20, 2010

10 safety rules for running on the road

1. Turn down the volume -
be sure that you can hear the traffic (horns)

2. Always hydrate yourself -
even on cooling days, drinking of water before and after exercise is a must.

3. Fuel up before running -
make sure your body has enough carbohydrate to burn

4. Antixodants to fight off air pollution

5. Proper warm up

6. Prepare for terrain -
different terrain requires different footwear. Be sure to have the correct shoes for the correct workout

7. Steer clear of traffic

8. Keep hill work on a level plane -
Hill work are great for training. But include them gradually to get the best workout improvements as well as to avoid injury.

9. Run with a partner -
wear reflective apparel or light coloured top if running at night. Choose an area that you are familiar with.


prepared and written by Zac Leow

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