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My first 5km race

Welcome to my; me Dizzy Daisy’s report back. You can follow me as I dazzle the world with my style and excellence with some exercise thrown in to simply exalt . And do remember, we don’t sweat, we glow. We are just exquisite. This was DizzyDaisy’s first 5km run where she participated in a race [...]My first … [Read more...]

Buying your first pair of running shoes

When buying your first pair of running shoes, you will have to select the shoe which is best suited to you. Without us complicating the matter there will be a few factors you will need to look at before plunging further into the world of the runner/jogger. The factors you need to look at regarding [...]Buying your … [Read more...]

Warm up routine – gently does it

Warm up routine – gently does it A good warm up is essential in training and racing. Now is your opportunity to learn how to warm up correctly, as well as your chance to understand “that those strange people were never trying to push the wall down after all.” Warming up correctly The reason behind … [Read more...]

Three rules for the new runner

I know you’re brimming with enthusiasm about your new running career. You probably can’t wait to start seeing the results, to start pushing your limits for maximum improvement in the minimum time. My advice to you is to “be patient”. Your body needs time to adapt to this new activity you’re asking of … [Read more...]

Prepare for your first 10 kilometer event

In preparing for your first 8K we mentioned the necessity of preparing correctly for your first 10K. This preparation towards a 10K needs to equip you to run at a pace for a distance which will be 1Hr or longer. 6 minutes per kilometer will give you 1Hr for 10k. This should be the aim [...] Prepare for your first 10 … [Read more...]

How to start running with 10 easy steps

This article is provided by Cynthia Hayward, Time-to-Run contributor, assisting beginners in making their introduction to running more pleasant and safe.   1. Invest in a good pair of running shoes. You don’t have to buy the top of the range, which could set you back several hundred rands. However, … [Read more...]

Prepare for your first 5 kilometre event

Well done. You have made it. You have progressed through the beginners program | thebeginning + week 3 and on | and now you are ready to take a step up to that next level. You are totally honest with yourself and you are able to jog 30 minutes without stopping? You can do that, [...]Prepare for your first 5 … [Read more...]

Same time next year by Dizzy Daisy

A lighthearted look at running from a different perspective My Life Fitness Here I was starting out on the road to personal discovery and had moved towards the realms of improving my life fitness. I had done all the low fat cooking, the low fat diet and had skirted towards trying the low carb diet, [...]Same time next … [Read more...]

Getting started – the Beginning

Okay, so you new to the game. Lets start from the beginning. There is no rush and there is no pressure, we will guide you from your first steps to your first paced run. Be it a run on your own or an organised event, such as a 5km. Firstly, if you have not had [...]Getting started – the Beginning is a post from: … [Read more...]

Prepare for your first 8 kilometre event

We will now provide a training program which will take you towards your first 8 kilometre event. This training will also equip you to complete a 10K. However, we advise that you first participate in a 5 miler or 8K event. This is a precaution and should be listened to. The 10K distance is considered [...]Prepare for … [Read more...]