Yesterday, at my chiropractor appointment, I asked if it were okay for dancers to become runners. I have heard that it's not a good idea for dancers to run long distances from my daughter, who is majoring in dance education. He said that dancers need a broader range of motion, and that the running motion (going
forward running form) limits range and muscle
flexibility. Long distance running for dancers is probably out, but shorter distances (like a 5k) would probably be good for endurance purposes... HOWEVER, it's probably a good idea for runners to take some dance classes because it will help with flexibility. My chiropractor works on a lot of dancers from the college, competitive cyclists and a few runners.
I'm planning the final 20 miler for this Saturday, so I'm not running or working out until then.
On Overstock.com I found a book "The Ultimate Guide To Weight Training For Running." It was pretty cheap so I ordered it. I'm not sure what to expect since I couldn't read excerpts of the book, but, what the heck. I'll post about it once it comes in.
Peace
6 comments:
are you kidding? last dance is of course donna summer.
do NOT ask me how i know this. i don't even know!
Interesting book! Let me know how it is and if it is worth getting.
Good luck on your 20 miler this weekend! I know you'll do great!
Now where did I just hear about this dance-run connection? :-)
Enjoy your last long run of the marathon season. I hope it's maybe a little cooler than it has been. I have no energy these days.
darn, i was going to say last dance was the cure.
that looks like a good book. if i wasn't busy feeling so weak all the time i would start weight training again. but, lately i am even having trouble with my 3 lb weights. :(
Good Luck on your 20-miler. Hope you have a great weekend and an excellent Mother's Day!!!!!
NSM,
Winner! I won't ask, but there are some songs that are just burned into our memories, whether if we like it or not. LOL...
Chantal,
I'll definetly post about it. I just happened to be looking through Overstock.com and that book title came up.
Anne,
Hehehe... When we discussed it, it got me thinking about it. My chiropractor was also a dancer in his younger days. I'm hoping the weather WILL be kind for the 20 miler!
Barbie2be,
3lb weights are better than no weights! Hey, it's something!
Katie,
Thanks and I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day, too!
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