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The RW Complete Guide To Stretching
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 16:38:43
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
and bringing your feet closer to your body intensifies the stretch. 4. Gastrocnemius (upper calf) stretch
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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
podiatrist today and was told my PF was caused by an extremely tight "gastocnemius" muscle and that stretching was all I needed to do. After six weeks I'm up 'n' running again! The calf stretches have worked - if I do them religiously it prevents the pain
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Beat Mid-Run Demons
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 16:00:35
We all want to run and race at our best, but sometimes our bodies just won't co-operate. These tips will help you outwit some common mid-run troubles.
. Important building blocks in a runner's diet are salt, potassium and magnesium, so when they are lacking a runner is prone to calf cramps. Leg cramps occur at night because we don't drink water or top up our electrolytes in our sleep.What's the cure? Gentle
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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
. Massage of the calf muscle, taping the fascia to relieve pressure or wearing a plantar fasciitis night splint should help, or try this move: "Scrunch up your toes in the same way as you make a fist with your hand," he says. "Hold for five seconds
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