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Injury: When To Run, When To Stop
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2002 18:57:39
Most runners have grown out of the 'if it isn't hurting, it isn't working' mantra. But what's the difference between a routine twinge and a potentially disastrous injury?
to almost any injury. If the pain hasn’t disappeared the next day, don’t try to run on it. The only time it can be beneficial to run through pain is during rehabilitation when you may need to overcome a little initial stiffness to regain the muscle
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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
. It does help me to avoid some injuries, but it makes me extremely susceptible to tight calves and stress fractures of the metatarsals. The natural method of shock absorbtion happens during the heel strike phase, which obviously you don't benefit from as a
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Pearls Of Wisdom - Preview
By Rob Spedding on 24/09/2004 11:08:56
Five runners - five lessons they wished they'd learnt before they started
had I stretched more, not scoffed at the benefit of gym-work for core strength and building up muscles such as my quads, and realised the importance of identifying and rectifying postural imbalances early on, I might have avoided many injuries and even
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The Imponderables
By Edward Gibbes on 23/02/2006 14:41:14
Since the dawn of time The Runner has been struggling to break free from the grip of the questions that will not die
. To avoid the risk of injury, don't hold stretches, but move into and out of them in one motion.9. How much cross-training will make up for missing out on a run?Cross-training has long been recommended as a way to stay fit when you are injured
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Ground Rules (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:43:41
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
it's no surprise that the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise reports that harder running surfaces are more often associated with injuries. But not all off-road surfaces have the same benefits. "Different surfaces influence how
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The Cycle Path to Fitness
By on 12/06/2006 10:28:10
As the wheels on the bike go round and round, you will reap the fitness benefits
, it will be your quickest option), you could also try ‘hybrid' bikes. They offer the smooth ride of a road bike with the comfort and versatility of a mountain bike. One big benefit of choosing a hybrid bike is that you'll be able to train off-road, thus avoiding
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Tapering
By on 03/04/2012 16:06:00
What to do, eat and think in the weeks before race-day
, do so with caution. It’s best to avoid undertaking any activity that could leave your muscles feeling sore or vulnerable to injury. NutritionEat well Now is not the time to count calories – your body needs energy to repair muscle tissue damaged during
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Speaking From Experience
By Steven Seaton on 01/06/2002 15:16:53
The more we run, the more we learn. Here's a lifetime of running lessons at your fingertips
, and then do your stretching, you’ll be stretching warmed-up muscles, rather than cold ones. If you are coming back from injury, illness or a break from running, don’t avoid racing just because you aren’t as fit as you once were. Paul Magner Running life: Once
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Rodale Books - on sale now!
By on 22/11/2012 10:19:00
Take your running to the next level with these indispensable guides from the experts behind Runner's World and Men's Health
- Avoiding injury- The best running kit- Time management and motivation tipsBuy Runner's World Coach for just £4.99Buy Runner's World Coach for Amazon Kindle (£4.59)Buy Runner's World Coach - the Apple iBook (£4.99)Men's Health Muscle ManualWorking out should
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RW 60-Second Guide: Cross-Training
By Catherine Lee on 10/09/2007 09:15:07
Wise up to the benefits of trying your hand at other sports and you could become a more efficient runner
when gauging the intensity of your sessions – push yourself too hard and you run the risk of injury and fatigue. 6. Listen to your body. If your muscles feel tired, it’s best to avoid exercise altogether, as your energy reserves will be better put
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