Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise that anyone of any age can do and achieve. However, there are a number of instances in which those who have made running not only as a simple exercise, but also their life, have had to stop running to give more time on other aspects of their life. One of those was Triathlete Ani De Leon-Brown, who has been an active runner for all her life, until she got pregnant.
How to Get Back on Running According to Ani, a 10K used to be an “easy run,” but three months after giving birth, she could hardly run for four minutes straight. However, it was not the end for her running career.
“It was very hard for me to get back to my former speed. My first run was just four minutes, and the next was 10. After three days, I was able to complete 10 minutes, then 15,” she explained. “The thing with running is you have to slug it out for the first two weeks, then it will get better—and you will feel better,” Ani said.
Getting Started on your Journey Although many may prefer other forms of exercises, such as aerobics, sports such as boxing, cycling, swimming, and even Yoga, many have also chosen running as their preferred exercise to maintain their healthy lifestyle, according to many Wellness Philippines experts. The reason why is because of its simplicity, and that anyone, either young or old, can get active in running. What matters is starting it.
Kids can be “programmed” at an early age, said Ani, while it’s more of mental and physical conditioning for adults. “I know it is very hard to get up very in the morning, so it is best to join a group so that you can follow a training time and routine.”
Ani, also a coach and trainer, said you have to set realistic goals, and then work on how to sustain it. Her tip: Work around your schedule, find time within your work and family life, identify goal rate, and slowly build up your runs around it. Prioritize. Being too busy is not an excuse, because “if you want it hard enough you will find a way.”
Ani is one of the partner athletes in Unilab’s Active Health campaign, according to Philippines Lifestyle news. She and husband Dan, runners Rio del Rosario and Jaymie Pizarro, and cyclist Raul Cuevas recently gave a talk on how to start and stay active. The event, held at Holiday Inn Galleria in Ortigas, Pasig, also introduced Unilab’s lineup of sports activities for the year.
How to Get Back on Running According to Ani, a 10K used to be an “easy run,” but three months after giving birth, she could hardly run for four minutes straight. However, it was not the end for her running career.
“It was very hard for me to get back to my former speed. My first run was just four minutes, and the next was 10. After three days, I was able to complete 10 minutes, then 15,” she explained. “The thing with running is you have to slug it out for the first two weeks, then it will get better—and you will feel better,” Ani said.
Getting Started on your Journey Although many may prefer other forms of exercises, such as aerobics, sports such as boxing, cycling, swimming, and even Yoga, many have also chosen running as their preferred exercise to maintain their healthy lifestyle, according to many Wellness Philippines experts. The reason why is because of its simplicity, and that anyone, either young or old, can get active in running. What matters is starting it.
Kids can be “programmed” at an early age, said Ani, while it’s more of mental and physical conditioning for adults. “I know it is very hard to get up very in the morning, so it is best to join a group so that you can follow a training time and routine.”
Ani, also a coach and trainer, said you have to set realistic goals, and then work on how to sustain it. Her tip: Work around your schedule, find time within your work and family life, identify goal rate, and slowly build up your runs around it. Prioritize. Being too busy is not an excuse, because “if you want it hard enough you will find a way.”
Ani is one of the partner athletes in Unilab’s Active Health campaign, according to Philippines Lifestyle news. She and husband Dan, runners Rio del Rosario and Jaymie Pizarro, and cyclist Raul Cuevas recently gave a talk on how to start and stay active. The event, held at Holiday Inn Galleria in Ortigas, Pasig, also introduced Unilab’s lineup of sports activities for the year.
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