Running The Kinetic Half Is Something The Unprepared Should Not Trifle With

By Lena Stephenson


More people are becoming aware on how important it is to remain healthy. Walking down the side streets anytime of the day and one is sure to walk past a few joggers within a few minutes of each other. Although many are enjoying the fresh air others are training for the Kinetic Half Triathlon.

If one has never run in an event like this but would like to start there is a twelve week training program that one can walk interspersed with running. The longest distance for the first week is only six kilometres. This will be increased a little each day over the next three months. Rest days will be Fridays and Sundays.

Before starting each session always do a few simple warm up and stretch exercises as these can prevent injuries. There are three major injuries that a beginner can get and the first in Plantar Fasciitis. This is a band of tissue that connects ones toes to the heel bone and tiny tears in the ligaments can happen which can lead to swelling and are usually painful.

Do not start running for long periods of time and try to keep on soft surfaces. Buy shoes that help to support the arch of the foot as it will be beneficial. If one finds that the feet are becoming sore roll the foot over a frozen water bottle and gently message for a few minutes.

This venue has a beach which is very popular and has a fishing pond where children can watch the fish. It is easy accessible for the disabled and has a launch for boats. It is a popular place for camping and picnicking and the cabins can accommodate six to ten people. Most of them have a view of the lake.

When everyone had crossed the finish line many of the competitors decided to go for a celebratory supper of pizza. Everyone was in a great mood considering many had spent the day working. Many of the names that completed this event went on to become familiar in the triathletes of today.

Today this event is held at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania County in Virginia. It is a part of Northern Virginia and is part of the Washington Arlington and Alexandria metropolitan Area. A census was taken in twenty ten and there were about one hundred and twenty three thousand people residing there.

Strengthening the quadriceps is very important and this can be done by sitting against a wall with the right leg straight and the left bent. Slowly lift the right leg off the floor and hold for a few seconds before lowering it again. Do this ten times before switching to the left leg. Another way is to stand on the right leg and gently pull the left one behind keeping the knee parallel to the ground. Hold for twenty seconds and change legs.




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