【英语趣味课堂】跑步技巧-Tips on Running

 One of my hobbies is running. I really like running because first of all it's very cheap. It doesn't cost you any money. You can do it anywhere, for example, on a city street and it's a healthy hobby. If you run a lot, maybe three or four times a week, you will definitely¹ stay in shape.

 

My favorite time to go running is in the morning, because in the morning it's nice and quiet, peaceful outside. You can see the sun coming up. Feel the cool air on your face, and of course you can hear birds chirping², sometimes a rooster crowing. It's just a really cool time to be outside.

 

Whenever possible, I try to run outside in nature. It's best for your body to run on dirt, so if you can find a dirt trail, or maybe a wide open space of dirt, that's usually the place to run because running a lot on concrete, or pavement will hurt your knees.

 

Like I said, running is very, very cheap, but you should invest³ money in a good pair of running shoes. A good pair of running shoes will make it easier and less painful to run, and can save you a lot of damage on your body, especially your knees.

 

When you run it's very important to drink lots of water. You should drink a lot of water before you run, perhaps 500 milligrams (ml), and then maybe you should drink a little when you run, if you run for more than 30 minutes. And then of course you should drink some water as soon as you finish your run to rehydrate your body. If you don't, you'll get really bad headaches.

 

Naturally, stretching is very important, but most people actually stretch before they run. Often this isn't as important as stretching after you run. I like to stretch after I run because it helps your muscles build up quicker and recuperate⁴, and you'll just feel really good.

 

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stay in shape

 

If you run a lot, maybe three or four times a week, you will definitely stay in shape. 

When you 'stay in shape' you keep your body in good physical health. Notice the following:

 

Staying in shape is one of the most important things in his life.

When you get old her it is more difficult to stay in shape.

dirt

 

It's best for your body to run on dirt, so it's good if you can find a dirt trail or a wide open space of dirt to run on. 

'Dirt' is another word for soil or the natural earth without tar⁵ or cement⁶ on it. Notice the following:

 

The dirt around here is really good for growing vegetables and fruit.

There was dirt all over your shoes when you walked in the house.

invest money

 

Running is very cheap, but you should invest money in a good pair of running shoes. 

When you 'invest money' in something it means that you spend money, in this case more than you have to, because there is a good reason or benefit. The example is saying that although some shoes are more expensive they are a good use of your money because they are better. Notice the following:

 

The only thing she really invests⁷ a lot of money in is her shoes.

It is a good idea to invest money in things you use a lot.

rehydrate

 

You should drink some water as soon as you finish your run to rehydrate your body. 

You have to 'rehydrate' your body when it doesn't have enough water in it. Usually we can rehydrate ourselves just by drinking water. Notice the following:

 

They had to inject fluids⁸ into his arm to rehydrate him.

One of the most important things you can do when you are sick is rehydrate your body.

stretching

 

Most people stretch before they run, but it's not as important as stretching after you run. 

You 'stretch' your body by moving it in a way that helps your muscles become longer and relax after you exercise. Notice the following:

 

I didn't do a good job of stretching yesterday after my run and I'm really sore today.

Yoga is really good for stretching your back and legs.

1 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。

2 chirping   

鸟叫，虫鸣( chirp的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The birds,chirping relentlessly,woke us up at daybreak. 破晓时鸟儿不断吱吱地叫，把我们吵醒了。
• The birds are chirping merrily. 鸟儿在欢快地鸣叫着。

3 invest   

v.投资；投入(时间等)；授予，赋予

参考例句：

• I have decided to invest in a new car.我已经决定买一辆新汽车。
• The best time to invest is now.现在是投资的最佳时机。

4 recuperate   

v.恢复

参考例句：

• Stay in the hospital for a few more days to recuperate.再住院几天，好好地恢复。
• He went to the country to recuperate.他去乡下养病去了。

5 tar   

n.柏油，焦油；vt.涂或浇柏油/焦油于

参考例句：

• The roof was covered with tar.屋顶涂抹了一层沥青。
• We use tar to make roads.我们用沥青铺路。

6 cement   

n.水泥；胶结材料；vt.粘结；巩固

参考例句：

• We need 100 tons of cement at most for this project.这项工程满打满算有一百吨水泥就足够了。
• Let's cement the parts together.咱们来把这些部件粘接在一起吧。

7 invests   

投资，花费( invest的第三人称单数 )； 授予； （把资金）投入； 投入（时间、精力等）

参考例句：

• Fog invests the city. 大雾笼罩城市。
• Why is the man who invests all your a broker? 为什么帮你管理所有投资的人叫做“不名一文的人”？

8 fluids   

n.液体，流体( fluid的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• He is taking cold fluids. 他正在喝冷饮。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• You can contract Aids if your bodily fluids come into contact with the bodily fluids of someone else who is infected with HIV. 如果你的体液与染有HIV者的体液接触，你就会染上艾滋病。 来自《简明英汉词典》