I hope you have all started the Prevention Training Program - remember, no one is perfect and you can't always follow the program, but at least give it a try!
One thing that happens to me during long training walks and during the big weekend is that my hands start to hurt because all of the blood is flowing down to them. I end up holding my hands above my head off and on to help prevent this.
Below are some tips from "walking.about.com" to deal with this:
- Remove your rings prior to a walk.
- Loosen your wristwatch strap and elastic sleeves.
- Carry a small object to grip lightly from time to time as you walk: a small foam pad, rubber ball, map, or flashlight.
- Do an occasional arm circle.
- Don't clench your hands, keep them relaxed and slightly open.
- Every so often, stretch all of your fingers out for a few seconds and then make a fist. Repeat this several times.
- Racewalking coach Bonnie Stein of Acewalker.com recommends using correct arm motion with your arm bent at almost a 90 degree angle and swinging back and forth from a relaxed shoulder, rather than opening and closing the arm at the elbow.
- Play stick-em-up: rest your hands on top of your head for a few seconds to get them above the level of your heart.
- Whenever you are sweating, take care in balancing your water and salt intake.
Please read through my earlier postings for more tips if you have not already.
Until my next posting,
Jen
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