23 July 2010

A Tip for Runners: The Leg Three Miles

Have you heard of the Leg Three Miles? It's an acupoint found below the outer part below the kneecap. It's easy to locate because there is a depression in that point, between two bones. The tip for runners is if you're tired but haven't reached your endpoint, just press that point with the tip of your thumb, release then press again, alternatingly for one minute and you're ready to run for another three miles.

This acupoint is called ST36 and is part of the Stomach meridian. It is said to be the most important acupuncture point because it can treat all diseases. It is now the runners' turn to share this amusing tip to others.