Training has commenced for cross country. Even track athletes should continue training. Cross country training is beneficial to all athletes, helping with general fitness and increasing cardio vascular fitness.
Training Times
Curracloe: Sunday mornings @ 10:30. Over 13's and long run for seniors
Curracloe: Saturday morning @ 11:20, with DMP runners for seniors
Crossabeg: Friday @ 8pm - 10pm for circuit training over 13's
Camross Hall: Wednesdays @ 7:30pm - 9pm over 13's for HJ and hurdles
Paul Kinsella's: Saturday @ 2:45pm for throws
Training Essentials
Appropiate clothing for conditions
Ensure you are well warmed up and stretched
Warm down well and post stretches
Beating colds and flu
It is very important for athletes to stay healthy during the winter months. A few simple measures will help ward off colds and flu.
Wear adequate clothing. Remember that a hat will retain lots of heat and will not slow you down. Wear gloves and a hat rather than extra heavy layers. You can take these off if you get to warm running.
If you are standing around for a period of time or cooling down wear an extra layer.
The modern polypropylene fabrics are better than cotton as they
If you do get a cold try this easy remedy:
mix a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a small glass of water and drink this down. Follow with a glass of water.
This is also a remedy for bad circulation. You can take it up to three times a day until the cold is gone.
