lean back to increase the stretch in the front of your thigh. Take care if you have ankle problems, and stay tall in your upper body to avoid compressing your lower back. 2. Bent-leg standing hamstrings stretchBe thoroughly warmed up before you attempt

. Also, don't run within two hours of eating a main meal or a large drink. Or at least consume small amounts of fluid frequently rather than gulping a large drink.Twisted AnklesTurning your ankle halfway through a run has to be right up there with a tax

" with your weight supported on your shoulders and upper arms. Keeping your legs straight, do 10 large scissor kicks, then do 10 "Y" kicks out to the sides.Ankle BounceLean forward against a wall with your feet close together and flat on the ground. Raise both

away with the foot, trying to straighten the leg against the tension of the cord. You should feel the stretch higher up the hamstring. 2. Lying gluteal stretch against wallKeep the ankle of your front

known stretch for the calves is to keep your heels on the ground, pull your toes up and try to reach your toes with your hands.For hamstring cramps, place the ankle of your cramping leg behind the opposite ankle. Stand firm on the front leg and push hard

my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours

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