Social & Competitive
Because most of us are into what’s enjoyable – Social Running would be recommended as the initial approach. Heart rates and distances will still be logged and recorded (see Training Log).
This will keep it interesting and ensure individual progress is achieved. But with less pressure.
By running/walking the way you want to in a way that makes you feel good, will result in an addiction. Obviously, once you’re addicted, you won’t stop.
And I can think of few better addictions to have than one that keeps you fit, healthy and trim!
Join Human Fit and have your own, personal training program designed. You then follow the program (running in our groups) and you can monitor your progress ONLINE.
I ran “competitively” for a number of years. My definition of competitively would however differ to elite athletes, but I competed against myself (and possibly my husband). I’m not a particularly talented runner. I never was and probably never will be, but I loved my running (I still do!). I pushed myself to new limits all the time – limits I was unaware I had.
I ran the Comrades marathon (the South Africans ultimate long-distance marathon). It is undoubtedly a grueling 90km experience. I’ve also done a number of marathons and other Ultra Marathons, including a few Two Oceans Marathons (named the World’s most scenic marathon).
For a mere mortal (me) that was competitive running. The training dominated my time. When I wasn’t training I was sleeping to recover from the training. Long Distance Training is intense and has the potential to take its toll on one’s body. I believe we each have a time and place in our lives for this as a passion – but perhaps not indefinitely.
I have therefore moved to my version of “Social Running”. I now limit my races and distances. I still run six times a week. Because I love it!
I run the odd half marathon (21.1km) if it appeals to me. My last one was in the Kruger National Park, South Africa! Mostly, however, I keep my training runs to between 5km and 10km. I incorporate a lot of walking which makes me feel more comfortable. Hence my word “social”. Nothing is detracted from the enjoyable experience and
I’m able to run easily the following day.
Through Completely Human, both versions are offered. Because most of us are into what’s enjoyable – Social Running would be recommended as the initial approach. Heart rates and distances will still be logged and recorded (see Training Log). This will keep it interesting and ensure individual progress is achieved. But with less pressure.
By running/walking the way you want to in a way that makes you feel good, will result in an addiction. Obviously, once you’re addicted, you won’t stop. And I can think of few better addictions to have than one that keeps you fit, healthy and trim!
Our programs will develop from a max of 500m to running the possible marathon. The emphasis in the Social Arena will focus on distances of 5-10km. Enough benefit is still derived from this distance when run regularly.
You decide what you prefer. You win either way.
