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Run like a pro
Updated On: 19 January, 2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
As Mumbaikars lace up for the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2024, runners and coaches share some quick tips and tricks for first-time runners
Girish Bindra, Neil D’Silva and Priyanka Bhatt
Calm before the storm
If you are planning to break into a last-minute intense training phase in hopes to be performance-ready by the weekend, you might want to hold back, suggests Girish Bindra, runner and coach, sharing, “The week leading up to the marathon is known as taper period. During this phase, aim to decrease the load and the intensity to give proper rest to your body to perform better on the day of the run. Do not try anything new.”
All about the kicks
Picking the right shoes for your first run can be an overwhelming experience. Neil D’Silva, fitness enthusiast and runner, shares a quick tip for beginners, “Don’t be tempted to buy shoes online at reduced costs; try them out at a store. In the long run, ill-fitting shoes can lead to discomfort and injuries. This year, I have kept aside the ASICS Novablast 3 for the marathon.” Bindra suggests first-time runners must check whether they have a neutral, over, or under pronation foot type before heading to stores.
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