UAN: Article type:++needs pics++-->If you’re comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives. 1. Kneeling quadriceps stretch against wallYour rearmost shin and the top of your foot should be flat against the wall, as you

Warming up before a race or a speedwork session should mean more than just a 10-minute trot. Gentle running will get the blood flowing, but to avoid that heavy-legged sensation in the opening mile of the race, or the first few repetitions of your speedwork, try some dynamic flexi...

very impressive stuff, we’re sure you'd all agree. In fact it sounds like a great place for 2000 multi-terrain-loving competitors to stretch their legs. Well, the organisers of the GRIM seem to think so and who would argue with them, after so many of RW

, plenty of long hard hills to stretch even the toughest hard-nuts. Last year the event attracted nearly 150 runners, but expect that number to be higher this time around.What the organisers say: Not surprisingly... "The sense of achievement you get once

your knees, just hold the posture in a position that’s comfortable for you while breathing in and out once. On the exhalation, gently try to stretch forward and down a little more, moving your head closer to your legs. Take as many deep, controlled

. The features are great: loads of pockets, including one for a hydration pack and stretch mesh pockets for smaller items. It has reinforced zip pulls and interconnected waist straps. The AirScape moulded back panel keeps you cool and comfy. It's a versatile

two road fixtures (waterways and cycle paths rather than tarmac), one beach stretch and one cross-country course, to total 26.2 miles before lunch on Easter Sunday. Yellow jerseys are to be awarded to the leaders of each stage (as per the renowned Tour

.omnimassage.uk.com The next time the runner in your life asks for a sports massage, leave oily hands behind and try this new stainless-steel massage ball. The multi-directional, heavy ball makes deep-tissue massage a breeze – and no need for batteries or greasy creams or oils

overwhelmed at a quite a few points during the day, but the most memorable ones were walking into Greenwich Park at 7.30am and seeing the masses of runners already stretching and chatting to each other; seeing my family cheering and waving at the 17-mile mark

to turn than the Runner's World Health and Injury Forum? From lambswool to tennis balls, their solutions reach the parts that conventional medicine sometimes doesn't.To see a fuller discussion about any of the topics, click 'See full thread'. You can add