Health Check Up Before Beginning Running

Come on… Join us in the 400 km Plus  Challenge! This is especially for the Beginner Runner. Although…The challenge is open to anyone, we will be setting up a longer challenge later.  Stay tuned.

The Challenge is 400km April 2009 to April 2010!

I find this challenge really good for the  casual runners too! Why?  Casual runners tend to run a couple times a week, just weekends  or even just  run during the nicer seasons. So this program  would give the casual runner a goal to reach. The interesting thing is…The casual runner could run more than they usually run in a year.  Hence achieving a better fitness level.

The Health Check Up Before  Beginning Running

A Big Factor:

A doctor’s check up is for everybody starting this program, especially those of you who  have been living a sedimentary life.  We  may all hate the check up, but it is an addition  to increasing  your health and fitness level.

Exericise may be one of the  many factors that can contribute to good health, but if you are not aware of what condition your body is in…Then you will not know what will help or hurt you in a fitness program.

So…I Strongly recommend the check up!

These are some of the issues your doctor should be checking:

Weight

Blood Pressure

Urine

Cholesterol

Blood

Heart

Lungs

Internal exam

Physical exam

This just gives you an idea on some of the things that your doctor may check. Usually it only takes a half hour or hour of your time. Remember if you have any concerns - tell your doctor.

Don’t forget to tell him you are starting an exercise program and ask for his thoughts.

Ok you guys we are almost ready to start…sign up for now here!