Agnes Ngetich record breaking run, Mo Farah's last, know about Mobot, Secret of Adizero Prime X 2.0 Strung, Plantar Flexion w/ Band, and more...
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Ankle Plantar Flexion with Band is an effective workout that can help to strengthen the muscles for better & stronger plantar flexion. Know how to do it at #WoW
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya shattered the women-only 10K world record by clocking 29:24 at the World Athletics Elite Label road race in Brasov, Romania, and much more at #RunSHORTs
The Adidas Adizero Prime X 2.0 Strung is the highest-priced running shoe in the Indian market. The midsole is equipped with dual carbon plates and three layers of Lightstrike Pro foam, enhancing stability and cushioning during runs. Know more about the shoes @shoegeeks
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Ankle Plantar Flexion with Band
Ankle Plantar Flexion is the movement of pointing the toes aways from the knees towards the floor. It is an important movement for runners, forming the part of the triple extension that generates power during the push-off. Strengthening the muscles that support plantar flexion can help prevent injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and ankle sprains.
Ankle Plantar Flexion with Band is an effective workout that can help to strengthen the muscles for better & stronger plantar flexion.
How to do it?
Sit on the floor with one of your legs extended in front of you.
Take a resistance band and brace it around the ball of your foot
Hold the other end of the resistance band, and pull it towards you to create enough resistance as shown in figure A
Now push the foot away from you towards the ground and hold it for a second or two as shown in figure B
Slowly move it back in the original position
Repeat this on the other leg
When to do it?
You can do it as part of mobility, start with 2 sets of 15 on each foot. You can slowly increase the resistance or the number of sets for progression.
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Adidas Adizero PrimeX 2.0 STRUNG
A shoe priced at ₹29,999?! That must be special. The Adidas Adizero Prime X 2.0 Strung is the highest-priced running shoe in the Indian market. Boasting a substantial stack height of 50mm, it deliberately challenges the legal norms set by World Athletics, carving a niche for itself in the process. It still maintains a lightweight profile with 255g (men's UK 8). The shoe has an 8.5mm heel-to-drop.
Iteration 2.0 features a flexible Strung upper, providing a sock-like fit. The midsole is equipped with dual carbon plates and three layers of Lightstrike Pro foam, enhancing stability and cushioning during runs. This modification, however, has resulted in a slight weight increase, transitioning the shoe from a super racer category to a super trainer, making it a preferred choice for daily training, long runs, and uptempo efforts. Currently available only for AdiClub members, it is the shoe for those who want comfort and bounce and have no problems with that price.
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Kenya's Agnes Ngetich smashes women-only 5K and 10K world records in the same race
(source: worldathletics.org)
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya shattered the women-only 10K world record by clocking 29:24 at the World Athletics Elite Label road race in Brasov, Romania. The previous record of 30:01 was set by the late Agnes Tirop of Kenya in Herzogenaurach, Germany, in 2021. Ngetich, 22, covered the initial 5 kilometers in 14:25, four seconds faster than the previous world record for that distance. Her compatriot Catherine Reline came in second in 30:14, while Uganda's Joy Cheptoyek settled for a third-place finish in 30:34. Ngetich's time is the third fastest by a woman in history, behind only Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw, who ran 29:14 in Castellon, Spain, in 2022 and 29:19 in Valencia, Spain, in January. Read more here
Apple Watch Ultra 2 announced in India starting at Rs. 89990
Apple has just unveiled the highly anticipated Apple Watch Ultra 2, the successor to last year’s Watch Ultra, packed with new features and improvements. The Ultra 2 introduces the powerful S9 SiP, new double tap gesture, brighter display, extended altitude range, and more. The highlights of the high-end smartwatch also include the all-new U2 chipset, improved sensors for health, better GPS tracking, and new cycling features. The Watch Ultra 2 boasts an always-on retina display with a maximum brightness of 3000 nits. For the first time, Siri requests can be processed directly on the Watch Ultra 2, providing quicker and more reliable responses for tasks like starting a workout or setting a timer. Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a battery life of up to 36 hours of typical use on a single charge and up to 72 hours if it is used in low-power mode, which is unchanged from last year’s capacity. Read more here
Josh Kerr and Jemma Reekie win 2023 NYRR 5th Avenue Mile
In the 2023 NYRR (New York Road Runners) 5th Avenue Mile, spectators were treated to some excellent performances. The event, which took place on the iconic 5th Avenue in New York City saw Josh Kerr and Jemma Reekie standing out as the frontrunners.
Josh Kerr, who has just won the 1500m event at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, clinched first place with a finish time of 3m:47.9s. He was closely followed by George Mills, also from the UK, who finished in 3m:49.9s, and New Zealand's George Beamish who secured third place with a time of 3m:50.0s. In the women's category, Jemma Reekie of UK won with a time of 4m:19.4s and regained her title. She was followed by Ireland's Sarah Healy who finished in 4m:20.0s, and Melissa Courtney-Bryant who completed the race in 4m:20.6s. You can find more details about the race here.
Mo Farah Bids Adieu at the Great North Run
In a heartfelt farewell, Sir Mo Farah, one of Britain's most celebrated athletes, concluded his illustrious career at the Great North Run 2023. Despite finishing fourth, the atmosphere was charged with emotions as Farah, a four-time Olympic champion, acknowledged the crowd that has supported him throughout his journey. Farah won Great North Run 6 consecutive times from 2014.
(source: bbc.om)
The race saw Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola clinching the first position with a time of 59 minutes and 58 seconds, followed by Belgium's Bashir Abdi and Ethiopia's Muktar Edris. Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir led the women's category, clocking 1 hour, 6 minutes, and 45 seconds. Read more here.
#RaceCalendar
Next 6 Months
Kodagu Monsoon Half Marathon: September 24, 2023
Tawang Marathon: October 1, 2023
Wipro Bengaluru Marathon: October 8, 2023
Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon: October 15, 2023
NDA Marathon (Pune): October 15, 2023
Kolkata Full Marathon: October 29, 2023
Niveus Mangalore Marathon: November 5, 2023
Hubballi Half Marathon: November 19
Kaveri Trail Marathon: November 19, 2023
WNC Navy Half Marathon: November 19, 2023
Chennai Half Marathon: November 26, 2023
Adani Ahmedabad Marathon: November 26, 2023
Kaziranga Ultra Run: December 3, 2023
SRT Ultra: December 9, 2023
SKF Goa River Marathon: December 10, 2023
Vasai Virar Marathon: December 10, 2023
Vizag Marathon: December 17, 2023
Freshworks Chennai Marathon: January 7, 2024
Tata Mumbai Marathon: January 21, 2024
Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon: February 25, 2024
International
Berlin Marathon: Sep 24, 2023
Chicago Marathon: Oct 8, 2023
TCS Amsterdam Marathon: Oct 15, 2023
TCS New York City Marathon: Nov 5, 2023
Valencia Marathon: Dec 3, 2023
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#TipOfTheWeek: Cycling as Cross-Training
Last week, we explored the benefits of swimming as a cross-training option for runners. This week, let's dive into another fantastic cross-training activity: cycling. Incorporating cycling, both indoor and outdoor, into your training regimen can have numerous advantages. Cycling is a lower-impact exercise that allows you to maintain cardiovascular fitness while giving your joints a much-needed break from the repetitive impact of running. Outdoor cycling provides variety and the opportunity to explore new routes, which can enhance your mental well-being and keep your workouts exciting. On the other hand, indoor cycling on a stationary cycle can be a great option when the weather doesn't cooperate or you are busy attending a not-so-important virtual work meeting. To reap the most benefits, consider cycling 1-2 times a week in addition to your running routine. These cycling sessions can range from easy recovery rides to high-intensity intervals, catering to your specific training goals. Cycling helps improve overall leg strength, boosts aerobic capacity, and can aid in preventing overuse injuries commonly associated with running.
#TriviaOfTheWeek: Mobot and other interesting tidbits about Sir Mo Farah
Sir Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah popularly known as Mo Farah is a British-Somali athlete. Considered as one of the greatest middle-distance runners, he is a double Olympic champion. Has won 5,000 mts and 10,000 mts in the London 2012 Olympics and Rio 2016 Olympics. After retiring from track events he started participating in road races and marathons. In 2018 he won the Chicago Marathon.
Mo Farah marks his victories with a celebratory dance known as the "Mobot". The Great North Run marked Mo Farah’s final competitive appearance in the race. A Metro Cube near Tyne and Wear Metro's Heworth Interchange in Gateshead has been remodeled to look like a silhouette of Farah's famed Mobot Celebration to commemorate the occasion.
