In celebration of National Running Day on Wednesday, Mizuno gathered some staggering statistics showcasing the power of running. Boston Marathon Winner and Mizuno Brand Ambassador, Caroline Rotich, has provided some great tips to keep running fun and beat summer heat.
Caroline’s Tips to Make Running (Even More) Fun
Have a running buddy
- Someone to keep you accountable and encourage you to run
- This could also be your pet/dog!
- Having a running buddy is a great safety measure, in case something were to happen
Upgrade your running gear
- Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes or running tops and bottoms
Shake up your route
- Don’t always run the same old, doing new routes keeps things interesting
- Finish in a place like a park or beautiful landmark, this gives you a nice payoff when you finish and a great place to stretch and relax
Update your running playlist on a weekly basis
- Listening to new music will keep you from getting bored and help you to want to run for a longer period of time
- Try adding “Intervals” into your workout
- Staying at the same pace can feel very monotonous
- Intervals give you a short goal with a great reward
Train for a Race
- The training runs for a race gives you a sense of accomplishment and goal to work towards
- This also encourages you to be more accountable and harder to skip a training day
Caroline’s Tips for Running in the Summer
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
- Drink approximately 1 oz per every 10 lb of body weight 4 hours before running, and if profuse sweating is expected, drink ~0.6 oz per every 10 lb of body weight 2 hours before a run.
Don’t forget the Sunscreen
- Make sure you choose a sweat proof lotion
Wear Proper Clothing
- Wear breathable and technical fabrics that allow for maximum comfort and breathability, like Mizuno COOLTOUCH apparel
- Great opportunity to mention Mizuno’s “CoolTouch” apparel technology
