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(Reporter Yang Linsong from People's Daily Health Client) At 3:00 am on August 11, Beijing time, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games mass marathon started. Chinese runner Huang Xuemei finished the race in 2 hours, 41 minutes and 03 seconds, ranking first among all female runners. It is reported that Huang Xuemei is from Xiamen, Fujian, graduated from Southeast University with a major in computer science, and is a financial practitioner. A total of 40,048 amateur runners participated in the event, ushering in their own "Olympic moment". The Olympic events have driven the public's fitness craze. What should amateur runners pay attention to?

"A full marathon is 42.195 kilometers in total, which is a huge challenge to the physical and mental fitness of ordinary people." On August 12, Gou Bo, a professor at the School of Sports and Health Sciences of Xi'an Sports University, told the People's Daily Health Client reporter that it is usually recommended that people who are running a marathon for the first time should first undergo a physical health check, rule out sports contraindications, develop a systematic training plan, exercise step by step, gradually increase the distance, and complete at least one 30-35 km run before the race, accumulating a total of 400-600 kilometers of running. Only in this way can they basically have the ability to participate in a full marathon.

"Because of the long distance and high intensity of a full or half marathon, if you are not well prepared, you may easily experience muscle cramps, strains, exercise-induced abdominal pain, dizziness,fractureThere are even risks of sudden death. Therefore, marathon is not a sport that everyone can easily participate in. You need to have a certain running foundation. On August 11, Wan Lei, chief physician of the Department of Orthopedics at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, emphasized to reporters thatheart disease、hypertension, colds andblood sugarPeople who are unstable are not suitable for participating in a marathon.

Road running continues to be popular, and marathon events held in many places also provide many opportunities for mass runners to participate. According to the "2023 China Road Running Event Blue Book" released by the China Athletics Association, a total of 699 marathons will be held in 2023, with a total of 6.0519 million participants. Many of the marathon events open to the public have set registration thresholds, and the most basic requirement is good health.

In addition, Gou Bo reminded that in addition to basic physical training, you should also wear running equipment that you have adapted to, to avoid damage caused by friction of new shoes or clothes.carbohydrateFor food, eat until you are 80% full. During exercise, keep your normal pace and replenish water and energy at the supply station in time. At the same time, you must learn to "listen to the voice of your body". If any abnormal symptoms occur, you must slow down or stop exercising in time, judge the severity of the injury, and seek medical help in time when necessary. Don't be stubborn to avoid possible accidental injuries during exercise.

Will marathon damage joints? Wan Lei explained that correct running posture, suitable equipment and sufficient training will not damage joints. Beginners need to get enough rest after the race, and if symptoms such as joint swelling and pain occur, they need to seek medical attention in time.