Athletes preparing for upcoming events adapted to poor air quality by running on treadmills, utilizing shopping malls, or wearing N95 masks outdoors. However, long-distance running coach Nicole Low explained that air-conditioned indoor workouts produce lower heart rates and body temperatures, leaving runners vulnerable to pacing and hydration struggles outside. Experts advise prioritizing critical long runs for endurance while swapping lighter workouts for activities like yoga or cycling as races approach.
Key points
Athletes should avoid cramming missed workouts because a single skipped session does not…: Athletes should avoid cramming missed workouts because a single skipped session does not significantly harm overall fitness.
Treadmill running fails to replicate outdoor heat and humidity, which complicates pacing…: Treadmill running fails to replicate outdoor heat and humidity, which complicates pacing and race-day hydration practices.
Runners preparing for year-end competitions should maintain steady, prioritized preparati…: Runners preparing for year-end competitions should maintain steady, prioritized preparation instead of rushing to make up for lost time.
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With year-end sporting events approaching, CNA looks at how athletes can safely return to outdoor exercise.
SINGAPORE: With December’s Singapore International Marathon approaching, runners are racing to make up for weeks of training disrupted by the haze.
While some turned to treadmills and alternative workouts to maintain their fitness, others are eager to clock extra mileage now that the skies are clear.
But can indoor training adequately prepare runners for outdoor races, and is it safe to cram in missed workouts?
COPING WITH THE HAZE
“During the haze, (it) was very bad. We fell sick quite a few times with sore throat and short fevers. So, our training was impacted quite a bit,” an avid runner told CNA.
Mr Ceed Tan, a pacer with the Singapore Runners Club, had been aiming to clock 60km a week, but found himself adjusting his routes according to air quality conditions.
“For the past few weeks, I tried to run more in the north. Apparently, the PSI there is better,” said Mr Tan, who is training for the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by…
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