With spring just around the corner – Vancouverites are begging to retire their snow shovels – warmer temperatures can motivate some to take up running for the first time or inspire those determined souls who are trying to come back after a nagging injury.
Before starting a running program, it’s wise to invest in a good pair of running shoes. Your feet are essential to your well being and they deserve the very best that you can provide. If you’ve ever run in soaking wet, heavy, skin-chafing cotton, you’ll know the importance of choosing fabrics that are sweat-wicking to help keep you dry and enhance performance while training.
Looking for something you can wear straight from a run to the office? Try Firma Energy activewear. Their stylish leggings are great for walking and the office. “Firma energy wear absorbs infrared waves that our bodies omit & re-emits them with far infrared waves, which penetrate the human body, increase blood circulation and stimulate muscle tissue to a depth of 5cm,” says owner Yvonne Hogenes.
Here are the Top 5 Run With It clothing tips for participating in this year’s Vancouver Sun Run 10k, which annually attracts about 50,000 runners, mostly non-competitive; or any other event that may stoke your competitive spirit.
- Dress in layers. It is generally cool at the start of the run, so…. wear some clothes you can either throw away or give to someone to hold for a while.
- Bring extra clothes for after the race to change into.
- Wear what you normally train in and are comfortable in for the race. New garments, especially socks, can sometimes chafe your skin. For best results, test run a pair of sweat-wicking socks so you’ll know what to expect.
- Avoid cotton – wear lightweight, breathable sweat-wicking fabrics to keep you dry and comfortable.
- Wear a runner’s cap to keep you dry and protect you from the sun.
Overall, these clothing tips will help keep you warm, comfortable and help you to perform at your best.
Original article from Women’s Post by Christine Blanchette on March 13, 2017
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