are probably sustaining small muscle fibre stretch injuries. It is quite likely there is no actual tearing going on but the overstretching or overloading to groups of muscle fibres is enough to cause discomfort. Age-related change makes us more susceptible
, or it can be a couple of long weekends at home, if planned properly.I write this during my fourth training camp of the year, 7000ft up in the Pyrenees at Font Romeu. This is high level training in every sense of the world, as most of the group are preparing
. Some coaches prefer to keep track of the long run by time rather than distance, which is the approach we generally recommend for the slower groups in our marathon schedules.Your time goal for your longest run should approximate the total length of time
. Getting StartedTeaming up with other runners is the best way to dip your toe in if you’re completely new to off-road running. The Fell Running Association website has links to clubs across the country – contact a local group for a network of people ready
greater in the group that refuelled right away. Bonci recommends 50g of carbohydrates and 10g of protein after you exercise. Yoghurt and muesli, or an energy bar and carbohydrate drink will do the trick. Baby Your BodyIf you want to run like an elite
and pain.Pop a painkiller To stop the pain, Dr Shangold says that you must prevent your body from making prostaglandins by taking prostaglandin-inhibiting medications, such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. “Take the recommended dosage with food the moment
For the week ending 2 March 2009Hot to trot...Post-Run Pleasures Some research suggests certain kinds of exercise led to cravings for certain foods. After a long winter run, I absolutely must have hot tea and toasted teacakes with real butter
setback in the last fortnight was shinsplints. By Friday I felt OK, completed the two miler and decided to give it a go.I had a very painful massage at the expo, and got to the start feeling great – not a niggle in sight!I found myself in a group all going
like the social pressure of knowing that a friend or a group is waiting for you to make you head out the door. It's also often more fun than running alone, especially if you're doing a long run or speedwork.Try something newThe fitness world is full
wouldn't do a 25-30 mile run every weekend and feel fine the next day. – debboYou can't compare them except in terms of general exercise in a given HR zone for a certain time. You can't say "OK I have done 50 miles of cycling so that gives me 'x' miles
