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RW Guide To Healthy Feet
By Alison Hamlett on 05/10/2006 12:48:03
Keep on your toes and avoid frustrating foot faults
thoroughly, especially between the toes." Always put on clean, dry socks afterwards. Athlete's foot should respond to an antifungal cream or powder within a couple of weeks. Blisters Blisters are layers of skin that separate and fill with fluid
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Protect Against Toenail Problems
By Ruth Emmett on 06/04/2010 12:23:43
Don't fail your toenails: these ailments can be remedied, but are better prevented
You put a lot of effort into your training, nutrition and race-day goals - don't sabotage it by neglecting your toenails. "Most toenail problems are easily avoided," says podiatrist Trevor Prior (premierpodiatry.com). "It's better to spend a little time looking after the nails th...
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The Runner's Survival Guide
By Martha Schindler on 16/05/2005 16:11:04
There are many physical challenges on the run. Here's how to keep them to a minimum
-off time).BlistersWhile the medical and sports communities wrestle with the age-old question 'to pop it or not to pop it?', runners have a more pressing concern: what do you do when a blister appears in the middle of a run? Blisters form when the skin
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Runner's Relief: How To Fix Mid-Run Troubles
By Beth Dreher on 15/06/2009 08:12:28
How to beat pounding headaches, sudden allergy attacks and other woes that can strike on the road
Four years ago, Dutch duathlete Huub Mass was competing at world level in shorter events, but suffering diarrhoea and vomiting when attempting longer races. He approached sport and exercise nutritionist Asker Jeukendrup. "He was co...
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40 Best Injury and Health Tips - From The Forum
By Runner's World on 14/06/2005 12:41:16
Last time we checked there were over 8500 threads in the Health + Injury folder, with over 388354 forum posts. Here are some of the highlights
tip where appropriate - see 'keywords' spreadsheet for reference, eg blisters, plantar fasciitis, toenails, achilles tendinitis--If you want real-life advice from runners who have found their own ways to overcome running aches and pains, where better
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Gear Pick of the Week: Hilly Twin Skin Unisex Socklet
By Kerry McCarthy on 27/07/2011 14:45:02
Hilly Twin Skin Unisex Socklet (£10.25)Kerry says: Don't let blisters get in the way of your next PB. As frustrating as they are common, blisters can be painful enough to impede even the most focused of runners.Caused by a combination of friction
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Stuart Heaton on 23/04/2004 11:57:29
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 2:44Hi everyone, enjoyed my first marathon experience thought the weather was not that bad got a bad blister from 9 mile onwards finished in 2hrs 44mins 31secs pleased with that stuart heaton (east cheshire harriers
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My 2004 London Marathon
By LiamO on 21/04/2004 15:54:10
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time not givenI thought that I was well prepared for everything that the FLM could throw atme. I had energy gels, immodium, blister plasters and ibuprofen.What I didn't anticipate was the huge lump in my throat in the last milewhich almost stopped
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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Stage 4
By on 08/04/2011 10:44:35
Alison reports on the 82K long stage - quite simply, an amazing feat of endurance
behind me. With blisters upon blisters, every step of the 82K was painful but I broke it into two sections, spending 10 hours last night at checkpoint four to sleep while it was dark, which seemed sensible. The course is marked by glow sticks on posts
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Overseas Aid: Staying Healthy Abroad (Preview)
By Roy Stevenson on 03/06/2011 14:05:32
Don't let falling ill abroad ruin your race - we've come to the rescue
sunglasses) to help you reset your biological clock more quickly. Early morning walks are best for this. Do not overdo any exercise because at this stage you should be following a tapering programme as race-day approaches. BlistersIf you develop a blister
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