You've followed Triathlete's World Editor Alison's Marathon des Sables blog over the last week, and now she's back with some stunning pictures which show off the dramatic backdrop to this epic week-long desert race (and her bandaged feet...).
Time not givenThat's me, Filbert, in the blue top. I was on the other side of the road as my wife was over there By the time I saw everyone, I was already past and there was no way I was turning back for anyone!Index of all quotesNext quote
Reclining Pigeon PoseSTRETCHES: Hips and lower backBENEFIT: Eases hip and knee pain by opening hips and stretching the IT (iliotibial) bandDO IT: Lie on your back. Cross your right ankle over your left thigh. Extend your right arm through your legs
and Wellness Center, US, who created this routine. Do these exercises two to three times a week (on easy-run days) to build total-body strength that’ll improve performance and guard your body against injury. 1. PlankWorks Your abs, glutes, back and shoulders
LSSM and FSMT.Injuries treated Muscle strains; sprains of the back, hips and leg muscles, particularly the quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles; shoulder, neck and arm soreness. When to go If you’re stiff or sore after a long run, or have a nagging
outside and rain had leaked over my'warm dry kit'. Having limited options I had to wear it, my body temperaturecontinued to drop and I started to feel unwell. My priority was to get back tomy family, waiting for me with the car. By the time I reached
Put a pin in itAfter great initial success with a gold at the World Youth Championships in 2006, Harry suffered from a spinal injury which took him out of action for almost a year. Stress fractures on the vertebral column in his back meant he
of people claim that they simply can’t do press-ups. Here’s an easier version. Place your hands on the floor, shoulder-width apart. Keep your back straight and rest on your knees. Simply lower your upper torso slowly towards the ground. Don’t look up; keep
This week we're taking a short break from our usual format for a guest post from Sarah O'Neill. Roving yoga fan Sarah investigated the (non-Bikram) studio yogahaven - and came back with some new, alternative moves for you to add to your yoga routine
A: Whether or not to stretch before a run has always been a source of debate among runners. Personally, I like to do very gentle stretches even before a normal training run. I tried not stretching prior to runs back in 2002 but ended up with more
