Runner VM Hanoi Midnight shares the secret to running safely

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh (First prize 42km distance over the age of 50), Mr. Hoang Hai Nam (Nhat Nam, 42km distance, over 50 years old) VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2020 run by VnExpress – FPT online and TPBank co-organizer. Nearly a month of the run, two runners participated in an online exchange “meet inspirational characters” on live broadcast (livestream) on Fanpage VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight on December 23. Here, they share how to run safely, memorable moments when participating in the night race.

Mr. Hoang Hai Nam has been charming with professional running tournaments for over a year. In 2019, he registered to participate in many tournaments with a range of 21km, 42km taking place in Sa Pa (Lao Cai), Moc Chau (Son La) … “The sport helps me have a supple body in 57 years old, a happy spiritual life, “he said.

According to him, to run safely, each person needs to develop a training plan. Beginners should join clubs so that experienced runners can guide, exchange experiences, and help reduce injuries. The group run will help you get more nutritional knowledge, maintain the best fitness.

In the early days of running, Ms. Thanh Binh only ran one to two kilometers, after that, she increased by 3 or 5 kilometers. In 2016, for the first time, she registered for the Marathon with a distance of 15km. Two years later, with the desire to experience sports in another country, Ms. Binh joined a running tournament in China.

For her, to run scientifically, limit injury, each person needs to develop a suitable plan, gradually increase their achievements. A diet full of quality groups helps runner have good resistance and development of muscle groups. In addition to running, Ms. Binh also performs cross exercises such as yoga to make her body supple, to help her legs stay strong. Runner conquering many distances of 42km advised the elderly to listen to the body to adjust the appropriate exercise regimen, because the bones show signs of aging, unlike young people.

In November, Ms. Binh participated in 3 running tournaments with a distance of 42km, including VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2020. Runner assessed, organized professionally, she had a special feeling when running on the light roads, below The cold weather of Hanoi’s winter night. The tournament organizers ensure safety for the athletes, preparing a food court for runner right at the finish line.

At the meeting “meeting inspirational characters”, Ms. Binh and Mr. Nam said that jogging for love of sports, enjoying experiences, not putting too much emphasis on achievements. However, for the best results, both of them develop exercise plans, eat scientifically, try to increase the running distance at a suitable level for the body.

Every day, two athletes go jogging. Ms. Binh remembers, when running at the park, she herself received praise from many young people for the spirit of sport. She also shared her experiences, inspired many relatives and friends to practice health every day, towards building a healthy community.

Le Nguyen