Being inspired by someone can be the first step to success.
An insight into one successful Irish lady’s life could give you the pep in your step you’ve been looking for…
Every day this week we’ll be inspiring you with one Irish woman who’s known for her healthy lifestyle and her success in sport, in association with Avonmore Slimline Milk.
It’s over the hurdles and a few water jumps today as we’re inspired by Irish runner Fionnuala Britton.
The 28-year-old from Kilcoole, Wicklow specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Her health and fitness is her priority as Britton showcases an impressive medal cabinet of success.
She was the gold medallist at the 2011 and 2012 European Cross Country Championships. She has represented Ireland at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2009 World Championships in Athletics and twice at the European Athletics Championships.
Fionnuala also became the first woman to successfully defend the European cross country championship in Budapest, Hungary, all after only beginning her international career in 2001.
Britton can inspire you towards a healthier lifestyle and put the pep in your step with the following health and motivation tips for runners:
1. If you’re a beginner, take it easy and work your way up the distance scale. Remember to challenge yourself. Running 8-15 miles per week significantly increases your aerobic capacity and positively effects many of the coronary risk factors.
2. Runners drink plenty of water to keep their bodies hydrated, but you don’t have to play sport to drink water on a daily basis. Keep the pep in your step by drinking enough water everyday to keep your body functioning properly. The adequate intake for a woman is 2.2 litres or about 9 cups of total beverages a day.
3. Remember to relax. Running shouldn’t put your body under strain. When running, let your jaw hang loose, don’t bunch up your shoulders close to your ears, and occasionally shake out your hands and arms to stay relaxed.
Check back tomorrow for more Pep In Your Step Inspiration with Avonmore Slimline Milk, now with added iron and folic acid
