By
now most people have heard that SA’s
most luminous race, the Neon Run, will be hitting Jozi soon. Taking place on
the 2nd September, the 5km race is fun for the whole family, a sparkling
experience filled with entertainment and neon lights that will have everyone
aglow with excitement. There isn’t
too much to be stressed about, but for any first timers requiring a little
guidance, here are some handy tips to get the most out of this highly
anticipated event. Even if you have never walked that distance before, with a
little practice, you too can shine on the night.
- The race can be walked, run, cycled or
skated. Whichever mode of transport, ensure that all tyres and wheels are checked
the day before to prevent any hiccups on the race day.
- Be sure to wear a pair of race-ready
shoes. A new pair will need to be broken in so that they are comfy , so either
stick with your old faithfuls or use your new takkies for a while beforehand to avoid blisters.
- A little practice beforehand is not a
bad idea. Gather up a group of friends and start working those muscles. There
is still plenty of time to squeeze in a little race rehearsal. Start slow and
do short walks, then increase the distance gradually. There are a number of
websites and apps that have a “couch to 5k”-type training programme that you can
follow.
- Eat healthily. Have wholesome meals
before the race. Smaller portions of proteins and carbs are ideal to provide
you with the energy needed on the day.
- Be sure to hydrate before the race but
slow down from 30 minutes prior. Whilst running, sip on your water, instead of
taking big gulps.
- Chafing can be a real pain. Most
runners put Vaseline or baby powder on their tender bits so be sure to rub a
little on before the race begins.
- Warm up before the start with some
light stretches. Pulling a muscle is not fun - and fun is what the Neon Run is
all about.
- Be sure to maintain activity for about
10 minutes after the race is completed. Cooling down exercises will prevent
stiffness the following day.
- Refuel. Once cooled down, be sure to
eat in small amounts. Exercising burns calories which need to be topped up to
avoid feeling ill.
- Keep active the next day. Low impact
exercise will help ward off stiffness and keep those muscles active, preventing
any aches and pains from creeping up.
In
the end, the point is to enjoy the sights and sounds of this spectacular event,
so the best thing you can do to prepare is to get excited to light up the night
with neon colours -and have a blast while doing it.
Event
details are as follows:
DATE:
Saturday 2nd September 2017
VENUE:
St Stithians College, Sandton
TIME:
Doors open at 2pm and festival closes at 11:30pm
Early
bird tickets are limited and available at www.neonrun.co.za for R180, which
includes some funky neon goodies, so act quickly!
Other
options include bulk ticket discounts as well as corporate packages available
to choose from.
You
can visit the website for more info: www.neonrun.co.za
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