Running Training Tips by Dr. Stuart Weiss - Part 1

My Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 Race kit

Hello running world! I received today the delivery of my Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 race kit, and part of the kit is a printed training tips from Dr. Stuart Weiss. I would like to share these tips in two parts, here it goes;

Running is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. However, as in any sport, there can be health and medical risks. Follow these tips to protect yourself as you embark on your training.

a. Have a physical exam before you start a regular exercise program - Tell your physician what you plan to do, including the volume and intensity of your training and any races you have planned. Be as clear and precise as possible.

b. Have an annual physical exam, no matter how healthy your lifestyle - Many conditions and syndromes are unrelated to your exercise level and have mild or vague symptoms or no symptoms at all. If you're over 40, get an exercise stress test. Follow-up after the exam by getting extra tests that are recommended. At any time, see your doctor immediately if you experience new chest pain, pressure, unusual sweating or shortness of breath. Less urgently, see a sports medicine physician if you feel any pain while running that causes you to change your form.

c. Think carefully about caffeine before races - If you habitually drink a cup or two of coffee or tea in the morning before you run or race, or consume a caffeine-containing energy gel during a run, you should feel free to do the same on race day. If you don't normally use caffeine before or during your run, don't do on race day. You may experience dehydration or upset your digestion. There is some research suggesting that the caffeine equivalent of two cups of coffee can limit blood flow to the heart during exercise. Discuss your risk with your doctor so you can make the best decision.

d. Consider taking baby aspirin before you run or race - Some doctors recommend a daily baby aspirin (81mg) to runners to reduce risk of sudden death while running due to clumps of platelets forming in the blood. Discuss this risk with your doctor so you can make an informed and responsible decision. If taking daily baby aspirin isn't the healthiest decision for you, you might consider taking one on race morning.

To be continued...

~courtesy of Condura Skyway Marathon 2011

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 Finisher Medals

The Condura Skyway Marathon in its 4th year of staging this prestigious event has the following mission as published in their Facebook Fan page:

Mission: To give every runner a one-of-a-kind running experience by running along the Skyway, and to raise funds to help Baclayon, Bohol - the dolphin capital of the Philippines.

The second part of their mission is being guaranteed with this statement from the organizers; "Condura guarantees that 50 pesos of the registration fee is donated to the beneficiary. That's about 6 percent of collections. In addition, any surplus after subtracting collections less expenses will be donated . The report on the amount donated as well as what the donation was used for is in the Condura Skyway Marathon web site."

The first part of their mission is also being guaranteed by the 1,000 people who will be part of the organizers in staging this event. And the following Finisher's Medal for all categories will make all runners proud and jubilant in their cause-worthy achievement.

The Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 Finisher Medals

Medal sizes: 3k to 16k is 2 inches, 21k is 2.5 inches & 42k is 3 inches

Nice and huge medals indeed, I want the 21k Finisher Medal in my neck after the event!

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 Race Maps for 10km,16km and 21km

For the whole year of 2010, I have run several 5km events and a 10km run to conclude the year. The big question now is, Am I ready to run the next level? 15km? or 21km?

The Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 which is scheduled to be on February 6, 2011 is one of the well-established marathon in the country. With this reputation, I am confident that the organizers will be giving a very good event, and this makes me think if I will take the challenge of running my first half-marathon (21km) on February 6th.

Below are the race maps for 10km, 16km and 21km categories. I will only be posting the following categories because these are within my running distances as of now.

10km race map

16km race map

21km race map

The 10km, 16km and 21km events will all start at the Ayala Avenue, Makati City and will end at the Bonifacio Global City.

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 - My Next Goal on the Road

Registration for one of the most anticipated marathon event for 2011, the Condura Skyway Marathon “RUN for Dolphins” 2011 will start on December 12, 2010, mark your calendars and make sure to register early for this event.

Condura Skyway Marathon “Run for Dolphins” 2011

February 6, 2011

This Marathon Features:

1. D-Tag Timing System / Dri-Fit type technical shirt / Medals for ALL finishers
2. Run 42K on the new extended Skyway up the Sucat Road
3. 21K Run more of the Skyway with a NEW Route
4. A new race category, 16K to be RUN on the Skyway
5. New Route in Bonifacio Global City for 3K and 5K


See you on the road guys! Let's register ASAP!

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 - Registration Starts on December 12, 2010 | Pinoy Fitness

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 - Registration Starts on December 12, 2010 | Pinoy Fitness