THOOSA NEWS!

If you’ve been wondering where the Thoosa website has gone, fear not. The website is being updated with our fabulous new products for spring/summer that we are sure will add a new, certain something, to your running kit. We’ll let you know when the website is up and running again. Until then, above is a sneak preview of our gorgeous new designs!

THOOSA'S FRIDAY FACT!

Five miles a week could keep your brain beautiful. During a ten-year study of more than 400 elderly people, research found that greater amounts of physical activity were associated with greater brain volume. Basically it could stop your brain shrinking! Is that a good thing? Apparently so.


According to the Doctors at the department of radiology at Pittsburgh University, brain volume is a sign of good mental health. If brain volume decreases it means brain cells are dying. When it remains higher brain health and happiness is being maintained. It was found that walking just five miles a week protects the brain structure over ten years in people with Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. Get moving, get running!

THOOSA LOVES

One of Thoosa’s favourite Christmas presents came in the form of a fantastic book called 30 Great Runs in London. In the age of the I-pad, I-phones and I-everything it’s actually really lovely to read a book about running. It’s great to be able to delve in and out, learning a little bit about the city along the way. It’s kept in my bag so on a commute I can read all that the city has to offer, for a local and also importantly, for a visitor.

As everyone knows running can be done anywhere, no gym membership required, and if anything, this wonderful book reminds you of this.
It’s fantastically written, divided into five sections of locality, each run has an introductory page that highlights the route and summarises key information that helps you choose the right run for your capability, your mood, or even the scenery you feel like being surrounded by.

This book makes a great present or just a treat for you. Either way it’s a must for any runner anywhere.

THE BEGINNER'S BLOG

You may have noticed that the beginner’s blog has not been too upbeat of late. I think the month of January has affected me more than I would like to admit. I always remember the journalist Robert Crampton saying that he normally has the ‘New Year New You’ feeling in September as opposed to January. He put this down to old school days, September being the month when new shoes and a new pencil case symbolise a fresh start, a clean slate. I can definitely relate to this.

However, get through January we must and if magazines and Sunday supplements are to be believed then we are supposed to be doing in whilst drinking carrot juice and with a new found spring in our step. Obviously, from my tone you can probably tell that I am struggling with this concept.


However, on a run the other day I was reminded of just how liberating running is. When reading ‘Thoosa Inspired’ something that is often repeated is that you can run anywhere, that’s why it’s such a fantastic thing to do. And once you’re out, you see remarkable things, or see ordinary things through a different light. Either way, above is a picture of a beautiful sight that, had I not been on a run, I would have missed. Inspirational indeed. Oh, and I signed myself up for a 10K.

THE THOOSA REVIEW...FOR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION!

If you haven’t glanced at the cover of Bodyfit for a couple of months, then you might have a bizarre feeling of déjà vu. I swear the same model is on the cover nearly every month, possibly in the same attire. However, don’t let that put you off. Once you take a look inside you’ll find a magazine that will motivate and definitely keep you fixated on your New Year regime. The snippets of information keep you interested but don’t overwhelm. For instance the “Fuel Up” section has five easy foods to boost your metabolism (green tea, grapefruit being among them). Perfect!

There are a lot of articles about weight loss, but that’s to be expected this time of year. One of the best articles was “Get Your Fitness Mojo Back”, aimed at helping you stay fit in the dark winter months. Particularly helpful for runners, it suggests taking your outdoor workout indoors and focusing on improving technique and preventing injury, effectively by spring you should be technically sound and ready to fine tune your fitness. Speed work is another suggestion, apparently “pushing your pulse into the anaerobic threshold and then letting it recover increases your body’s ability to tolerate lactic acid and boosts cardiovascular function”, blimey! If you were looking for any reason to stick to a new regime the quote to love is, “Whatever your sport, success comes with season-long dedication to training”. A mantra indeed.

There’re also heaps of celebrity columnists, all with their own take on keeping fit and staying healthy. Essentially Bodyfit is a magazine where you can dive in and out of reading with relative ease. It’s been on my coffee table for over two weeks now, and every time I flick through it I find another interesting fact and article. If you’re looking for a good sports bra, they’ve reviewed them, if you want to eat for your body shape, there’s an article to help.

If you’re finding January too long and gloomy, and the cold is crushing your good intentions, then Bodyfit is the magazine for you, it injects a dose of multi-coloured, sunny inspiration.

THOOSA TIPS...FOR A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM!

We all know getting outside for a run is the perfect January fix for that post Christmas feeling. However, you can also achieve better health by simply following a few of our New Year tips. To boost your immune system you need to include heaps of infection fighting nutrients in your diet. Try to include:

ZINC

Perfect for helping to keep the immune system healthy and resistant to infections, zinc rich foods include nuts, wholegrain cereals, oysters, eggs and seeds.

BIOFLAVONOIDS

These are nutrients that boost immune responses and help speed recovery. Find these fabulous nutrients in citrus fruit.

ANTIOXIDANTS

These are health boosting compounds such as vitamin C, E and beta carotene, they can be found in loads of fruits and vegetables, best to lightly steam vegetables, as opposed to boiling them, to minimise the loss of nutrients during cooking.

GLUTATHIONE

This antioxidant strengthens the immune system and fights infection. It can be found in brassica vegetables such as kale, broccoli, spinach and cabbages, and also watermelon! Lovely.

QUERCETIN

This bioflavonoid stimulates the immune system making it stronger and you healthier. It can be found in broccoli, citrus fruit and onions.

THOOSA SALE!

If you’re finding your New Year exercise regime a bit of a slog, invest in some fabulous new Thoosa gear – IT’S ON SALE! Looking the part helps you feel the part, which is half the battle, and with up to 60% off selected lines, it may be just the boost you need!



Enjoy shopping!