Editorials | JustRunLah! - Part 73
 

Editorials

What To Eat And Drink After Your Big Race

After a strenuous run or a big race, it is of utmost priority to replenish your muscles with the necessary nutrients and fluids lost during your run. This will help speed up your recovery time and ensure you would be back in shape in no time. Good Carbohydrates Reach for simple...

When Is The Best Time To Look At Your GPS Watch?

It is tricky - running by gut feeling and running according to the data spewing on your GPS watch. Some people recommend racing solely by feel, and some recommend to stick to your planned splits religiously. So at which point is the best time to have a glance at...

Don’t Try Anything New On Race Day!

We've all heard this one critical rule before - but seriously, this is an important rule to follow. Trying something new and untested could really mess up your race! Honestly this is a one very basic rule of marathon running, but one many of us tend to forget. We...

Top 7 Rookie Marathon Mistakes

Running our first marathon can be daunting. We are inexperienced and may make inaccurate judgments, hence making many rookie mistakes that may cost you your race. Running a marathon can be one of the most fulfilling experiences, but mistakes can make it a horrific experience. Here are the top...

8 Tips For A Successful Taper

If you are anything like me, I absolutely love taper week. Your running is reduced, your mileage is reduced and your intensity is reduced. It's a kick back and relax week. It's about staying rested, and getting yourself mentally prepared. Tapering is actually a very important element in marathon...

5 Drinks You Should Stop Buying!

We run, and naturally, running makes us thirsty. You did a long run, you think you deserve that ice cold Coca-Cola. Thing is, not all drinks are great recovery fuels. Some are terrible! #1 Ice-Blended Flavoured Drinks Photo Credits: Blendtec Yes, that Starbucks Matcha Frappe or Iced Hazelnut Latte should not be...

4 Foot Injuries To Watch Out For While Running

As a runner, we put our feet under immense stress and pressure. We are more susceptible to foot injuries. Here are 4 foot injuries to look out for while running. #1 Plantar Fasciitis The plantar problem is whereby you have a pain at the bottom of your heel. This is particularly...

5 Mistakes That Are Keeping You Fat

I go for that body combat class and grit class back to back everyday, every week, why aren't my abs showing? - sounds familiar? It is often said abs are made in the kitchen - only 20 percent exercise! Here are 5 eating habits that will help you get...