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As a marathon runner, the offseason is an essential period for rest and recovery after months of hard training and racing. Here are some Dos and Don’ts to consider during the offseason:

Do’s:

• • Take a break: Give your body and mind a break from the intense training and racing. Take a few weeks off from running or any other high-impact exercise.

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• Cross-training: Incorporate cross-training activities like cycling, swimming, or yoga to maintain your fitness level while giving your body a break from running.

whenever is your off-season Start off with; step number one sohuld be; Researching , what cross-training options are available in your vicinity, step number two would be to Pick the right activity and step number three would be Doing it at the right time
Takeaway: It’s important for marathoners to cross-train.

• Rest and recover: Focus on rest and recovery during the offseason. Get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, and stretch and foam roll to keep your muscles loose and injury-free.

TRY THIS POST-WORKOUT OR RUN MOBILITY WORKOUT AND THE FOAM ROLLING MOVES ,WHICH WE RECOMMEND TO MOST OF OUR CLIENTS

 

• Set new goals: Use the off-season to set new goals and plan your training for the next season. Consider working with a coach or personal trainer to create a personalized plan that will help you achieve your goals.

• Get a health check-up: Take this time to schedule a routine health check-up to ensure your body is healthy and ready for the next season. alteranatively you can also work with your physio to get a “run-check up done” and strat working on your body for the next upcoming marathon.

Don’ts:

1. Overtrain: Avoid overtraining during the offseason. Allow your body to recover and avoid the temptation to jump back into intense training too soon. another sign of overtraining is developing running injuries out of all running injuries few start developing because of overtraining. if thast the case you can contact your sports physio for more details.

 

One of the first noticeable symptoms of OVERTRAINING is the undue stress placed on the sympathetic nervous system. This is reflected typically with restlessness, increased resting heart rate, and clear regression in exercise performance. These symptoms can progress into adrenal dysfunction.

1. Neglect strength training: Strength training is essential for improving running performance and preventing injuries. Don’t neglect strength training during the offseason. we strongly believe in teaching a strengthening program to all our running clients but that does not mean all of them have to hit the gym. hit us up on whatsapp to know more.

2. Ignore minor injuries: Use the offseason to address any minor injuries or niggles that you may have been putting off during the season.

3. Skip warm-ups and cool-downs: Even though you may not be training at high intensities during the offseason, it’s essential to maintain proper warm-ups and cool-downs to prevent injuries.

4. Neglect mental health: The offseason is also an excellent time to focus on mental health. Take time to meditate, practice mindfulness, or engage in any activity that promotes relaxation and mental well-being.

There is no offseason for you. This is the time to lay down the foundation for a successful season. And there is so much you can do. here is a link of some tips to metally lay down some strong foundation points

 

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