Since the advent of the “running fever”, a lot of people are getting acquainted to running. There are some that who haven’t take up running as a sport are now so into it that they can’t wait for the next race to come. Running clubs are form to gather those who have the same passion for the said sport and to reach out those people who are interested and are sure to benefit from belonging in one. Running clinics are held to serve as a learning experience for those runners, veterans and newbies alike. It is a venue for the veteran runners to share their experiences and advice to the newbies, and in return, the newbie runners can ask questions and learn a thing or two in the process. When I read blogs of runners, especially those from Manila, I can’t help but feel a little bit envious, when they blog about the running clinics they have attended, that were sponsored by various organizations there. So the announcement of the first ever running clinic here in Cebu was very much welcome.
The announcement of the first ever full marathon to be held here in Cebu next year created a sort of frenzy in the running community. There’s an increase in the number of people who now frequents Abellana’s oval track. Let’s not count those runner athletes who regularly go there for their training. The line-up of races during Sundays is a delight for the running aficionados out there. Anyone who religiously join the said races can attest to that fact.
When I chanced upon MF’s blog one day, I saw her post about the Running Clinic to be sponsored by CERC, plus, it’s free. Joy immediately called the number indicated and registered our names.
John Pages
A lot of people attended the event. The seminar was divided into two parts. The first part was the lecture and the next was the open forum. Four people from CERC were tasked to speak. The first speaker, John Pages, talked about what does it take to run a full marathon. He went on saying that anyone can run a marathon, of course, after months and years of training and preparation.
Meyrick Jacalan discussed about the importance of finding the right shoes for an individual’s foot type. He also touched on the topic about the proper running apparel that somehow contributes also to your overall running performance. What you wear when you run is a factor to your running success. Companies like Nike and Adidas, to name a few, have addressed this increasing need of runners. Now you have a plethora of choices when it comes to running garb. Bottom line is, you wear what suits you. Proper running form and the proper pre- and post-run stretching routines were also discussed.
The third speaker, Millette Chiongbian, talked about the dreaded phrase in running jargon and that is “hitting the wall” during the course of your running a marathon which usually occurs on the 32KM mark. That does sound ominous. She also talked about the proper nutrition and diet for someone who intends on running a marathon. She made mention about glycogen levels stored in our body and why we need to stock on it during long runs and especially, during a marathon.
The last speaker, Frederic Chiongbian, bring up about injury, that always plagues every runner. Prevention is always the best cure. Common sense plays a vital part too, to prevent injury.
Let’s talk about…INJURY.
A lively interaction during the open forum followed the discussion. Participants posed their questions to the speakers and other elite runners and likewise members of CERC. A number of concerns were raised during the open forum. Someone asked about when and how to carbo-load. Another pointed out if there are any safety tips or guidelines for runners to follow when they’re out on the streets, running. Navigating our streets can be tricky and runners should always impose it on themselves to be on the lookout for any signs of danger.
open forum
It was my first time to attend a running clinic and I must say, it is a pleasant experience to be in the company of people whom you shared the same zeal for running.
Let’s start training now.
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