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Set Realistic Goals And Achieve Them
By Ben Hewitt on 02/01/2007 08:57:17
Improve your sprint finish, injury-proof your body, better your pace... let us help you set realistic goals and show you how to achieve them
after an easy run.For hip stability - Single-Leg Deadlift Stand on your right foot only with your left leg slightly bent and your arms relaxed at your sides, a light dumbbell in each hand. Tilt your torso forward from the hips and reach towards
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Reader to Reader: Toenail Trouble
By Jane Hoskyn on 26/09/2006 11:45:11
Are black toenails just a fact of running life, or can they be avoided?
This week, one RW member discovers the trouble with tootsies..."I recently changed my running shoes for a much roomier pair. However, two of my toes (next to the big toe on each foot) get numb each time I run, and the nails are getting blacker
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Ground Rules
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:40:28
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
during foot contact," explains Dr Sharon Dixon, a senior lecturer in biomechanics at the University of Exeter. "More energy is lost on less 'stiff' surfaces. A very soft surface like sand will dissipate more energy than Tarmac and requires more effort
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Best of the forum: Health & Injury
By Runner's World on 27/06/2003 10:18:33
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Health & Injury forum
Foot | Achilles | Ankle Area | Lower leg | Knee | Hip Area / Upper leg | Upper-body | Chest | Digestion/diarrhoea | Women's issues | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our injury & health forums. They were created
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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins
By Ted Spiker on 01/05/2007 14:26:20
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours
of running can lead to swelling within the lower leg’s compartments, which house its muscles, tendons and nerves. “When you run for a long time, a compartment can swell up and essentially choke off the blood vessels that run to the nerves in the foot,” says
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60 Second Guide: Running Technique
By Dominique Brady on 24/08/2010 16:52:24
Want to run faster and avoid injury? Wave goodbye to biomechanical mistakes with our speedy guide to running technique
Running should be one of the most natural actions of the human body. But however simple it may seem to put one foot in front of the other, debate rages over the most efficient way to run. In fact, poor running technique could hamper your speed
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 11:28:18
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy (non-subscriber preview)
. The quadriceps, on the front of the thigh, comprises four muscles that extend and stabilise the knee and decelerate the forces of impact when the foot lands.Unlike most muscles, the hamstrings and the quadriceps cross two joints – the hip and knee – which means
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Strident Debate: Does stride length matter?
By Ruth Emmett on 07/10/2010 15:25:23
Does size really matter? RW finds out if extending your stride is the way forward
) is the key to speed. Elites clock 180-190 strides per minute, but most of us make 150-160. Work out where you stand: count how often your right foot hits the ground in one minute. Do this three times and double the average. "Below 150, and you're probably
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The Barefoot-Running Debate: Is Less More? (Preview)
By Bob Parks on 03/03/2011 12:49:21
A new crop of ‘minimalist’ shoes has emerged, sparking debate over what we should wear on our feet – and how the running shoe of the future will look.
Call them what you like - toe shoes, foot gloves, gorilla feet. Call them strange-looking, weird or ugly if you're so inclined. Just understand that the funky, almost barefoot look of the FiveFingers hides from no one. The ultra light, increasingly
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The Barefoot-Running Debate: Is Less More?
By Bob Parks on 03/03/2011 13:54:17
A new crop of ‘minimalist’ shoes has emerged, sparking debate over what we should wear on our feet – and how the running shoe of the future will look.
Call them what you like - toe shoes, foot gloves, gorilla feet. Call them strange-looking, weird or ugly if you're so inclined. Just understand that the funky, almost barefoot look of the FiveFingers hides from no one. The ultra light
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