Lightweight running clothing is best, if cold add more thin layers. Running Email for Beginners group: clothes can be purchased reasonably cheaply at shops such as Sports Direct, etc. It is important to wear good shoes, which can help you avoid injury. Many shops do a gait analysis which can help you to be fitted with the correct Committee 2017-18 shoes for you, but the important thing is to get shoes which are designed for running, especially as the miles increase. If in doubt, buy a pair of Rachel Walters Chair – neutral road shoes. Amy Edwards Secretary – Stretching Hayley Gittins Treasurer – It is important to stretch after each run to promote recovery and [Vacant] Fixtures/Media flexibility. We will lead stretching exercises after each run, but if you run – on your own you might like to consider the following stretches: Angharad Bevan Welfare Officer – Garry Griffiths Training Officer – Standing Quad Leaning Single-leg Dawne Meynell-Western Social Secretary Stretch Calf Stretch – Hamstring Stretch Dave Reed Beginners’ Co-ordinator – Arm stretch Hip Flexor Stretch Shoulder stretch optional!) Follow us on Facebook (Rhondda Valley Runners and Rhondda Valley Runners Beginners Page) Website
Lightweight running clothing is best, if cold add more thin layers. Running clothes can be purchased reasonably cheaply at shops such as Sports Direct, etc. It is important to wear good shoes, which can help you avoid injury. Many shops do a gait analysis which can help you to be fitted with the correct shoes for you, but the important thing is to get shoes which are designed for running, especially as the miles increase. If in doubt, buy a pair of neutral road shoes. Stretching It is important to stretch after each run to promote recovery and flexibility. We will lead stretching exercises after each run, but if you run on your own you might like to consider the following stretches: Standing Quad Stretch Leaning Single-leg Calf Stretch Hamstring Stretch Hip Flexor Stretch Arm stretch optional!) Shoulder stretch Follow us on Facebook (Rhondda Valley Runners and Rhondda Valley Runners Beginners Page) Website Email for Beginners group: Committee 2017-18 Rachel Walters – Chair Amy Edwards – Secretary Hayley Gittins – Treasurer [Vacant] – Fixtures/Media Angharad Bevan – Welfare Officer Garry Griffiths – Training Officer Dawne Meynell-Western – Social Secretary Dave Reed – Beginners’ Co-ordinator
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