Training Tip #5 for the Run for Mercy 5K & Family Walk

by Dr. Josh Axe
Wellness Physician & Radio Show Host

5. Implement strength training!

Lift weights 2 - 3 times a week. This will help strengthen your muscles and also prevent injuries. Strength training will improve your glucose tolerance and increase insulin receptor sensitivity. This will help your body become a fat burner, rather than a sugar burner. This type of exercise also creates a bigger metabolic after burn than aerobic training, while also increasing fat free muscle, bone density and metabolism.

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Training Tip #4 for the Run for Mercy 5K & Family Walk

by Dr. Josh Axe
Wellness Physician & Radio Show Host

4. Start training!

Run 3 days each week for 2-3 months before the race.

Day 1: Fast, high effort day. Run or jog as fast as you
can for 1 minute, then walk 1 minute to recover.
Repeat anywhere from 2-10 intervals. This sort of
training will increase speed and muscle tone.

Day 2: Moderate intensity. Run or jog at a comfortable
pace. Start with 1 mile and gradually work up to the
full 5K.

Day 3: Long, slow run. Start at 2 miles and gradually
work up to 4 miles as the race day approaches.

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Please contact Whitney Nall at 615.467.0538 or wnall@mercyministries.com for more information about the Run for Mercy 5K & Family Walk.