Running for fitness
Over the last 18 months the team at Claudefit has been actively participating in several running based events that help us all with keeping ourselves motivated with our own fitness, strength and weigh management goals. If it’s a dose of cardio fitness you are after then provided you are not injured running should be you go to exercise.
These events allow the participant to feel they are part of a team. We all meet up at our “chosen spot” prior to event. It amazing how much support you get in pumping you up to successfully complete the event of the day. It’s good to know you have the support of others when you are about to take on and finish doing your first 5klm, 10klm or even half a marathon. We all do our separate events and always wait for the last one before we move all on.
It’s the way we do things.
For a brief example of the various types of even I’ve outlined the ones we have actually run and have already registered for the remainder of 2014. This year will be our second one. So I guess it makes us somewhat experienced.
Claudefit running events
Neon run – This fun run was the first one for us. It was a night light run around the banks of Albert park lake. Lots of music and other goings on. However a good first time and a leg stretcher for the more experienced. Great first event in getting us to start the year.
Tough Mudder – This challenging muddy run is basically a 20 klm obstacle course. Its designed surrounding the Phillip island race track where running along the waterfront and undulating trials with the added challenges that the obstacles bring is kind of tough. The more experienced runners see this is a major challenge. We generally get a good group. Start running now for 2015!
Mothers Classic Day – The first of the big Melbourne fun runs where various distances are on offer (no mud here) around the scenic and popular Tan track . You can go at your own pace for the distance you have signed up for. Great for those who wish to participate in pure running with the masses.
Run for the kids – Similar to Mothers days where you pick the distance and enjoy the day out with you teammates. Another wonderful event that raises a great deal of funds for a children’s charity and a fun day out.
Spartan race – This one in particular is of interest to me. Plain and simple it is a race over 7klm over paddock, obstacles, water,mud and hill runs. It’s hard,it’s fast and a lot of fun. one for the stronger runner.
Stadium stomp – If you are looking for something different with you running try this event. It’s basically running up and down while traversing across the famous MCG stands in covering over 7000 steps (for the long run). A shorter version is also available. For me it’s really cool to be running within an empty looking arena with fellow runners. One of the best view from the top! A true test for the running muscles.
Salomon trail run – For something new were going to tackle both the 12klm and 6klm versions of this trail event. This is going to be held in my own back yard, The Mill Park Blue lake (the gorge) park offers runners the true trail running experience across creeks, the Aussie bush and an abundance of fresh air on offer. What a great opportunity to simply run a trail. No bitumen, no fumes and no obstacles.
Run Melbourne – This time we are back on the roads of Melbourne hitting the bitumen over our selected distances. Most of the crew here like to take on the 10klm as is takes you around the Botanical gardens and over the Anderson street bridge on your way to Birrarung Marr. A nice scenic view for those who take the time to check it out. I doubt it of you are pushing the pace! for me a primer for the last event.
Melbourne Marathon –The last of the major runs with a similar approach in getting around the Yarra precinct , Botanic gardens and flying down St Kilda road in heading towards the best finish line of all . The magnificent MCG. That’s right, we are back at the G for one more viewing. As its the last one I encourage all to go all out and get the personal best. There’s few of us who have this one marked for this very reason. to get the PB.
Why we run? Well that easy, running is the basis of everything we do, it’s what gets the job done in a pure cardiovascular improvement. And in my business of fitness it a given for those who are able to run. For those who are injured and unable to run due to other conditions other alternatives are available, however the adaptation to running the body receives returns an enormous amount in benefiting you with Weigh Management, Mobility goals and generally hit that feel good factor.
Try a 5klm run at pace once you are conditioned and tell me otherwise?
The other benefit is the workload (for you ladies in particular) is your butt gets in all that running. As my colleague Andrew Read describes “The glutes really only activate when running, jumping, or moving up inclined surfaces, being almost completely inactive when at standing or walking. Not only does the butt provide much of the power for running, but it also has a role in stabilizing the upper body during running”
Compliment the running with a General physical preparation approach and you are doing what’s necessary in becoming fitter, stronger and more mobile.
Feel better, move better and look your best.
Claudefit Personal Training has been operation since 2006 and has over 25 years of own practical experienced.
Now based in Mill Park I’m able to offer various training options.
