Get Off Your Arse: A ran-dumb blog to get you moving, by a bit of a nudge and a bit of a push.
Consistency crucial for excelling in running and life
As soon as new runners pick up running, they desire to run faster and longer, comparing with others. Magical potion is keeping things simple and consistency.
Sleep better to run injury free and to recover sooner
Injuries while running, specially knee pain, is inevitable. It is not so much about ‘if’ but ‘when’. But most of the times it means nothing. Rest play an important role in preventing injuries and also in recovery.
Life and Running after Surgery
At times surgery is the only option to get back to be as physically active as you were before the injury. That doesn’t mean surgery alone will get you back to previous fitness level.
GOYA: ReClaim Yourself
Each one of you are the most important unit of the corporate world and your family. Focus on yourself. Become your best friend. Become your best.
This poisonous air belongs to us all and we all are to be blamed
Two years ago, around the same time, I was very vocal about how bad the quality of air was and it was hazardous to be out there walking or running. I was trolled incessantly. Running evangelists told me that I was blackmailing cash rich race organisers and had an agenda of my own. Those race organisers were trying to calm me down.
Walk and Run with your Parents
More than ever, your parents, no matter what the age, need to start becoming active now, and pick up walking and or running too. Your occasional company would help with a better relationship between you and your parents even if you don’t end up speaking a word.
What to do a week before the race day
The main goal during the last week is to stay injury free. Stay active during this time but don’t do any speed workouts and long runs. Keep it easy. Even your strength training should not be high intensity.
Running helps cope with the loss of a loved one
Sweat and tears aren’t the same, but there is something cleansing about releasing both—especially together.
Fit and active doctors inspire confidence in their patients
Dr Raju Easwaran, a Sports Surgeon, who rediscovered himself by getting fitter. “I feel exercise has taught me more than any medical textbook ever could. Let’s stop flaunting our gold medals & flaunt our biceps instead.”
Unfit doctors don’t inspire enough confidence in sick patients who come with all the hope to get back to life again. Start with yourself. Be their role models. Show them the way.
How should you Monitor your Heart Rate?
You have been trusting multi-billion dollar companies and start-ups alike for the heart rate zones you should be working out at. Do you ever question what is the assumption and is it specific enough for you? What do those numbers mean?