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Run News for September 12, 2024
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Gym Bag Staples According to Kendall
Kendall Wood is a Tonal Coach and self described vibe setter. She recently did a Q&A interview where she shared her workout schedule, favorite foods and self care routine. Here are 5 things that she keeps in her gym bag.
Kendall Wood
Olympic Marathon Runner and Boyfriend Die
Last week we shared that the 44th place finisher in the Women’s 2024 Paris Olympics marathon, Rebecca Cheptegei, was in critical condition after being set on fire by her boyfriend. This week, with great sadness, we share that both Rebecca and her boyfriend have died.
Rebecca Cheptegei had a marathon personal best time of 2:22:47. In addition to finishing 44th in the recent Olympic marathon, Rebecca won gold at the 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Thailand.
2 Exercises to Beat Back Pain
Strengthening your lower back helps to maintain good posture, prevent pain and enhance run performance. Here are two lower-back exercises tailored for runners.
Bird Dog: enhances stability and strengthens the lower back and core, which helps to maintain balance during long runs.
Begin on all fours, with hands directly under shoulders and knees under hips.
Extend right arm forward and left leg back simultaneously to keep your body aligned.
Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
Superman: targets lower back muscles directly, improving your endurance for those tough uphill runs.
Lie face down on a mat with arms extended forward and legs straight.
Simultaneously lift your arms, chest and legs off the ground, as if you’re flying.
Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on engaging your lower back muscles.
Slowly lower back to the starting position. Aim for 10-12 repetitions.
The Enduring Value of Run Training Fundamentals
Time-tested fundamental training strategies are often more effective than new fads. The Lindy Effect is a concept that suggests the longer something has been around, the longer it’s likely to continue.
Lindy Effect
Endurance sport is an industry that’s fragile to fads, especially in today’s fast paced world with social media and short attention spans. This is not to say that you should resist all new ideas, but only to consider the Lindy Effect the next time that you learn about a new training method. Will the new method really be more helpful than tried and true run training technique, or is it simply a catchy idea?
Low-Impact Yoga Reduces Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
A 12-week study led by Stanford Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco has found that low-impact exercise programs, such as yoga and general stretching reduce urinary incontinence episodes in older women.
Urinary incontinence affects more than half of middle-aged women and up to 80% of women over 80. Incontinence can interfere with daily activities and negatively impact quality of life. The study found that a 12-week low-impact yoga program reduced incontinence episodes among participants by 65%.
The nice part about the findings is that low impact yoga can be done by just about anyone. It is inexpensive, doesn’t require a doctor and can be done wherever you live.
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