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Cut The Cramp
By Ruth Emmett on 10/11/2009 08:08:06
Don't let muscle spasms ruin your next run
Painful, paralysing and PB-unfriendly, cramps can strike at any time. "There's no one definitive cause," saysDr Steve Ingham, head of physiology at the English Institute of Sport (eis2win.co.uk). Research in the Muscle & Nerve Journal shows
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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.
What to do if you... ...get a stitchWhat's going on? Stitches are caused by the diaphragm cramping, creating a sharp pain under the lower edge of the ribcage. On inhalation, we take air into our lungs pressing the diaphragm downward. When we exhale
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Where It Hurts
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 12:00:52
Ten ways a runner can feel the burn - and then deal with it
close to your physiological limit and forces you to slow down. Cure Ease up soon – or it's game over.LEG CRAMPS Ouch Your muscles are seizing up big time. Science Electrical impulses in the muscles have gone haywire, causing rapid contractions
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Inside Story
By Matt Barbour on 04/09/2008 10:45:34
What exactly is going on under your body's bonnet as you move through the 26.2 miles of a marathon?
No wonder the marathon is our ultimate yardstick – from cramps, to dizziness, to dehydration, those gruelling 26 miles 385 yards (count them) reach parts other distances can't reach. And it can pay to know exactly what parts, says Clare Lane
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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
rolls. This will help prevent the fatigue and cramping in those areas that can lead to headaches, says Whyte. Also, keep your shoulders relaxed throughout your run – once per mile, shake out your arms. Symptom: You feel sluggish and drained during
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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
.Side StitchesOf course, it's just a tiny cramp in a minuscule muscle. But when you get a stitch, it's easy to imagine being torn asunder like some medieval saint. Stitches strike all runners, from the elite to the novice, but are most common among new runners
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30 Things Every Woman Should Know About Running
By The RW staff on 05/06/2002 21:41:02
Health, psychology, weight loss, pregnancy and motherhood, training, racing... all from a female runner's angle
temperature above 101°F could increase the risk of birth defects. So make sure youre staying cool enough, and if in doubt, take your temperature after a run. If its over 100°F, youre probably overdoing it. Also, skip that post-run soak in a hot bath.6. You
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Two For The Road
By Kate Szumanski on 05/06/2002 21:43:56
Running sensibly while you're pregnant can be easier and more beneficial than you think
about your exercise programme is essential to guarantee a healthy pregnancy. A supportive doctor who recognises the benefits of an exercise programme will not only listen to your concerns, but should also address your individual needs, although you should never hesitate
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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
for relieving (night) cramps. I've tried them before long runs, and the combination of socks and tablet seems to help. See full threadOsteoarthritisKeep on movingVelociraptor - Running shouldn't make osteoarthritis worse, although osteoarthritis can sometimes
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