License to eat …
June 26th, 2010
Posted in Remember – running is not a license to kill and eat everything you see. Unless you’re on training schedule to win Comrades, you need to keep an eye on your diet or you will gain weight, in spite of the running you’re doing.
Have a great day.
The Loobit Team
It’s life … running happens
Often when we start running or exercising for that matter, the first one or two runs are great. And then you hit a wall. Or your running fine and then all of a sudden your muscles hurt on the next run. Don’t be discouraged. It happens to everyone. Just remember, your body is sometimes a little run down or it hasn’t had enough tiem to recover. Don’t let it end your running career. We all ahve some bad run days. Its life. Running happens.
Have a smooth day
The Loobit Team
Running is a group sport
Running with a target is easiest if you set yourself some targets to achieve. Get a list of local events and then choose races you can enter for your appropriate level. Choosing races to enter does two things – it helps you achieve your goals and it gives you a sense of achievement when you reach the goal. There are events from absolute beginner 5km walks to marathons. And the best things about races is the camaraderie between runners. Its not called Comrades for nothing.
A good source for local races is: http://www.runnersguide.co.za/Races/
Have a great day
The Loobit Team
Don’t run without aim
There a few people who just run. They are, I assume, few and far between. Most of us have a reason for running. Whether its to attempt the Comrades or just to keep fit, but most, if not all of us need an aim or goal. Yes even if you’re just running to keep fit. The easiest way to set a goal is to chose your ultimate target. Set a date for that target and then work out a schedule to get there.
Happy goal setting
The Loobit Team
Running is about good balance
I am a passionate person. Some call me obsessive. To each their own. But I find unless I actually set a schedule, there is always someone that loses out on my time. Running, if planned well doesn’t have to steal time from your loved ones. Work out your running needs, get a calendar and then make time to run. You’ll find you have more time for your family too.
Good running gear
Good Running gear is essential. It will help to avoid a myriad of problems. By the best gear you can afford. Like good running socks
And a thin layer of Loobit on the feet when you have new shoes will help you avoid those dreaded “new shoe blisters”
End of season sale
You intend to be running for a long time so plan ahead. Use those end of season sales to get the best equipment you can afford.
Have a great day
Loobit – helping you achieve the smoothest run
And on the subject of running motivation …
Taken from Pravsworld … a great motivational site. Here’s the link: http://www.pravsworld.com/content/inspiration/497/when-the-sun-rises-in-africa
Two’s Company – Running Buddies
The hardest thing for me when running season starts is motivation. And the best way for me to stay motivated is through coercion. So that’s our next tip. Get a running buddy. It really helps with motivation and its great to share the experience with a friend. And in South Africa is safer too.
Have a smooth day. And happy training
Loobit
Look great and you’ll want to run
Our first tip for running is a fashion tip. Seriously. Choose clothing that you feel you look good in. If you feel good, you are more likely to get out there and hit the tarmac. That does’t mean stove pipe jeans, of course! Pick clothing designed for the purpose, but there is such a wide range of running gear available from body hugging spandex to baggy tracksuits so choose something that suits you and makes you feel good.
Hope you enjoyed the tip.
The Loobit team