A note from Dr Aparajitha

"Please do at least 10-15min of warming up or stretching. It is not a waste of time and energy. It will help you loosen up your ligaments and joints thus preventing any spasms and strains. *there will be a warm-up session by F*itness F*irst

Stretching also warms muscles, lifts body temperature and prepares the body for increased blood flow and oxygen use. It takes about 20 minutes for your body to regulate its fuel type. This means that if you do the warm up and then the race there is a great possibility that your body will be using your fat stores? rather than just the carbs that you have taken in. That means that you will loose weight during this run. Now isn’t that an added bonus! *oh, goodie! ^_^

I would just like to remind you that hydrating yourself before the event is a good idea. Please have some water or some isotonic drinks to ensure that you can complete the race without collapsing. Having a carbonated drink less than 20 min before the race is not advisable as it will cause you to vomit. *Check!

Eating well before the race is another good idea. Rice and bread are good sources of carbohydrate. It must be consumed at least 2 hours before your run. After that time I suggest that you take an oat bar as you don’t want all the blood rushing to your stomach instead of your head? during the run." *Thanks doc!

*i and 4 others colleagues will compete in rat race today at klse. 4.5km!!! blergh, i didnt make any preparation! no workout or anything +_+ macam terer :P maybe half way i can 'cha alif but' take monorail and go home hihi wish me luckkkkkkkk!!! i need plenty of those.thanks!