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Running. What can running medals look like for participants?

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Do you want to start running, but you still have unpleasant memories of your school days? Senseless running in circles, stabbing pain and breathlessness after just the first few metres? The memories alone are discouraging. How many times have you started running? Two, twenty, twenty…? You tie your shoes, run and… after a while you have to stop because your heart wants to jump out of your chest? It happens very often. But it’s worth giving running a chance.

Running is a great form of physical activity. Almost anyone can run, regardless of age, fitness or funds. The most important thing is motivation and answering the question: why do I want to start running? There can be many reasons: to lose weight, to look after your health or to take part in competitions and win running medals. If you dream of having a rack full of different medals, you need to prepare properly for running.

Why start running? The benefits of running

Running is a great and inexpensive physical activity that can have many benefits. It is a good way to build fitness and overall physical endurance. Running helps burn calories and reduce excess body fat. It’s a workout that can be done anywhere in the world and doesn’t require professional equipment or a visit to the gym. Just put on your running shoes and hit the road.

So what does running offer?

  • builds fitness and endurance – you will notice the first effects very quickly, 
  • improves cardiovascular fitness – running strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease,
  • slims your silhouette – running burns a lot of calories, which supports the reduction of body fat and helps to maintain a slimmer silhouette,
  • strengthens the whole body – running is not only a leg workout, when running the whole body works,
  • improves mood – it can also be a form of calming, collecting thoughts, increases resistance to stress,
  • teaches regularity – and also increases discipline, motivation and the fight against one’s weaknesses,
  • it is easily scalable – you start from zero and slowly climb up.
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What are the contraindications to running, i.e. who cannot run?

Running is said to be a sport for everyone. However, it is not colourful. What are the contraindications to training in the form of running? Here are some of them:

  • excessive weight – too much excess weight combined with running can lead to joint strain and frequent injuries. Don’t throw yourself in at the deep end. If you want to lose weight, gradually increase the distance and intensity of training, 
  • cardiovascular diseases – before starting your running adventure consult your doctor and ask if your ailments allow you to train and how often you should train,
  • joint problems, joint diseases, injuries – do not necessarily constitute a contraindication, but it is best to consult an orthopaedic surgeon,
  • asthma, diabetes, pregnancy – running is an individual matter. In the case of diabetes, running can help improve tissue sensitivity to insulin and improve health. However, running during pregnancy and with asthma should be consulted with your doctor.
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Decalogue of a beginner runner

  1. Get tested – if you are unsure if you can run, see your doctor and get some basic tests done.
  2. Find a specific goal – e.g. running a marathon, improving your wellbeing. 
  3. Take care of your running gear – you don’t have to invest in expensive gear and gadgets right away, but comfortable running shoes are a must. Breathable clothing for different weather conditions could be another purchase.
  4. Start with small steps – if you’ve spent the last few years on the sofa in front of the TV, set yourself small goals and reward yourself for achieving them. Set a training plan and be systematic. 
  5. Don’t get discouraged after the first failures – it’s certain that you will lose your breath quickly during your first workouts and will have to take frequent breaks. So start by walking and slowly increase the effort and length of the route. 
  6. Find your ideal time – find out if you run better in the morning or in the evening. 
  7. Eat and drink sensibly – when running, you should pay attention to what’s on your plate. Your diet should include fruit and vegetables, protein and complex carbohydrates. When you run, your body loses a lot of fluid. Remember to replenish the loss and drink 2 litres of water every day.
  8. Don’t skip the warm-up and stretching – start by warming up your muscles and finish by stretching – this will help you avoid injury and significantly reduce soreness. 
  9. Diversify the running surface – try not to run only on asphalt. Running on a forest or field surface is more comfortable for your joints.
  10. Love running – running is really fun and you can get to like it. Ask yourself – don’t I know someone who runs? – They are always full of energy and smiling. Maybe it’s because of their passion for running that they are a happy person.
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Are you organising a running competition and looking for medals for the participants? Are you looking for something that will surprise your competitors – an unconventional shape, great graphics in full colours, an idea to combine different materials? You have come to the right place! We design and manufacture running medals in any shape, from a dozen different materials, with spatial printing in all colours at no extra charge. Additionally, for each medal we offer matching ribbons in one colour or with a dedicated print.

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