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Your First Race
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/11/2002 16:08:23
How to make your first race a day to remember
if you get a stitch on the left side. If this doesn't work, try pinching the stitch with your fingers.Sprains If you twist your ankle, stop running immediately. Sometimes, after a minute of walking, the pain will stop and you can continue running
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Damage Limitation Exercise
By Nick Grantham on 23/11/2009 13:19:57
When your chosen sport involves three disciplines the range of possible injuries is impressive, but you can take steps to limit or, with luck, avoid them
can cause several injuries. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), resulting in lateral knee pain, can be the bane of a triathlete's life. You need a strong ITB to prevent or at least limit injury to the area. Another frequent complaint is stiffness
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Reader to Reader: Ch-ch-changes
By Jane Hoskyn on 25/03/2007 14:23:37
Can you, and should you, change your running style? Here's what you thought
sideways with every step. This puts a lot of pressure on my ankles, which are pretty weedy anyway. One of the things that helps me to improve slightly is to concentrate on the stronger bits of my legs – be conscious of the movement of my thighs pushing my
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RW Interviews: Steph Twell
By on 10/06/2011 12:10:00
Injury can’t keep down one of Britain’s brightest middle-distance talents
Back in February one of Britain's brightest middle-distance running stars, Steph Twell, fractured an ankle racing cross-country in Belgium. To make matters even worse she was just 600m from the finish line with a clear path ahead to yet another
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Gear pick: Anti chafing products
By on 17/04/2013 12:00:00
Sam Murphy puts five tri-friendly anti-chafing products to the test
and ankles for smoother wetsuit removal and I find that I need a more specific, dedicated product to prevent saddle sores. The biggest downside? It melts in hot weather. 2. 2Toms Butt Shield 45ml, £12.99www.2tomsuk.com The fantastically-named Butt Shield is a
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Keep Going Through Injury
By Ruth Emmett on 20/10/2010 11:38:14
If you’re an injured runner, don’t throw in the towel. Here’s how to stay in the game
for every running club in the country (runtrackdir.com).Sweet charity Don't assume that you can only do good by running. When Stephen Fothergill fractured his ankle falling down the stairs, he was devastated to miss his chance at running London 2010
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Yoga for Runners: Position 6 - Dandayamana Dhanurasana
By Alexandra Rees on 11/08/2011 11:45:11
If you've harboured secret desires of having the flexibility and grace of a ballet dancer, you'll love Dandayamana Dhanurasana.Even if you're just looking for a more flexible lower back or an end to back pain, you'll love the sixth pose
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VLM 2011 for VRH
By Nick in Kew on 20/04/2011 08:04:15
A simple runner's experience of VLM 2011!
ended up with St John's again with my legs in pain. They assisted me down onto a stretcher, gave me some water with salts in it, rubbed my legs, and told me to take it easy. Twenty minutes later, I thanked them, and promised to walk. I managed about 100
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Beginner triathlete kit guide
By Annie Rice on 17/04/2013 11:11:33
The must-haves for starting out in triathlons
and they are actually compulsory for some events for safety reasons.Look for: A snug fit at the neck, freedom in the shoulder, easy zip to release and water-tight fit at the ankles and wrists.Price range: £100 +1. Orca TRN Thermo Full Sleeve Wetsuit, £992. Speedo
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The Laws Of Injury Prevention (Preview)
By on 08/03/2010 08:33:50
Follow these 10 time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads - and less in rehab (non-subscriber preview)
't run through pain, you can nip injuries in the bud. Most running injuries don't erupt from nowhere and blindside you. They produce signals - aches, soreness, persistent pain - but it's up to you to not dismiss them. "Runners can be crazy the way they
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