5 health tips from the pros to ace your next run in Bangkok
Running pros and health experts offer their best running advice.
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Running pros and health experts offer their best running advice.
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- | Jul 22, 2016
Sirichai “Coach MJ” Kamrat, owner of MJ Athletic Studio
Tip: “Be sure to stretch properly and dynamically 15-30 minutes before running. This activates the muscles, gets the heart rate going and prepares the body for exercise. To prevent muscle injury, a runner should focus on the shoulders, hips, waist and ankles. Also, make sure to do a light stretch again at the end of the run to ease the muscles from the exercise and prevent soreness.”
Dr Montinee Sangtian, Bumrungrad Hospital, Emergency Medicine Specialist and Healthpoint Blogger
Tip: “Choose running shoes that properly fit the shape of your foot with proper weight support according to the route and surface of the ground. To prevent injury and blistering, make sure the shoes are well broken in before the day of a long distance race.”
Ari Running Concept Store
Where to get started: Check out Ari Running Concept Store (CentralWorld, www.fb.com/arirunningclub), Thailand’s first multi-brand running specialist that stocks quality shoes from leading brands like Adidas and Nike as well as lesser-known names like Brooks, Saucony and Hoka One One.
Emma Harris, General Manager of GuavaPass
Tip: “Make sure you prepare your body with proper nutrients before and after a run. A banana and lots of water beforehand are crucial to help prevent cramps and stay hydrated. For maximum post-workout recovery and nutrients, I like to mix vegan protein powder in a fruit, vegetable and almond milk smoothie. Add in more veggies than fruits to keep the sugar intake down.”
Where to get started: Try the Sun Warrior vegan protein powder, available at Sunshine Market Shop (261/3 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-258-4586) at B1,485 for 500g. For non-vegan options, try the Nutrition Depot (nutritiondepot.co.th) which has shops at BTS Chong Nonsi, Sala Daeng and Asok and offers a variety of whey protein powders, bars and vitamins.
Jaleesa Nelson, Winner of 10Mile Supersports Marathon 2016
Tip: “Proper clothing is very important for a runner to prevent injury and blistering. While training, I recommend wearing compression tights, calf sleeves and socks, all of which add specific levels of pressure to the muscles being used. This ensures stabilization of the muscles, which can enhance performance while decreasing soreness and fatigue, and guarantee faster recovery.”
Waking Bee
Where to get started: Compressport.com is a great American sportswear company that focuses on compression gear for athletes of all types—and they ship worldwide. For local options, check out the wide selection of sports gear at Supersports (www.supersports.co.th), while those who don’t mind spending a bit more on fashionable yet high-quality sportswear should check out Waking Bee (www.wakingbee.com)
Jane Vongvorachoti, Olympic Marathon Runner
Tip: “Invest in an activity tracker to keep count of your average pace and distance. You can also monitor your heart rate. This is a great way to monitor your progress, set goals and motivate yourself to reach new distances.”
Garmin Vivoactive watch
Where to get started: The Garmin Vivoactive watch (B9,700) is great for all-round athletes, runners included, and features a sleep and activity tracker. Thanks to the built-in GPS with strong satellite and automatic VO2 max calculations, this is one of the most accurate sport-focused activities on the market. For more options, check out this article on buying self trackers in Bangkok: bit.ly/29mpTag
With the MTL Six Packs App, Get Rewarded for Getting Fit
As well as exercise, make sure you look after yourself with regular health check-ups. Download the new MTL Six Packs application to earn E-Stickers and instantly get special rewards in the form of special prices for health check-ups, dental check-ups and vaccinations at leading hospitals. Premium members can earn up to 30,000 E-Stickers a year in the Pure Medical Pack based on how you take care of your health by activities such as annual health check-ups, dentist visits, influenza shots and logging your BMI data.
Download the MTL Six Packs app and register now for free to get your first 2,000 E-Stickers.
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