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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 23/04/2005 19:20:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
am running the last two miles'. And I did - albeit very slowly. Even though I had cramp in my thighs, my calves and my groin and every step hurt, I made it all the way home. I was exhausted, dehydrated, sore and delighted. A few minutes later I
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Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free
the floor.Avoid arching the back excessively.You should feel the stretch at the front of the groin of the rear leg.Spending hours with your hips in a flexed position while on the bike can result in tight hip flexors, compounding the problems caused
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Swim Secrets
By Simon Murie on 31/03/2010 15:25:50
Taking to the open water can be daunting; here's how to feel at home
. This can be achieved by entering your hand in the water directly in front of your head. Visualising a line from the crown of your head to your groin should help you roll along the longitudinal axis. Start bringing the angle of roll down to approximately 45
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Open Questions
By Simon Murie on 24/06/2010 16:10:56
For many triathletes, especially those who are new to the sport, the swim is the most daunting part of the race. But you can develop the skills you need to tackle the open water.
the horizontal. This can be achieved by entering your hand in the water directly in front of your head. Visualising a line from the crown of your head to your groin should help you roll along the longitudinal axis. Start bringing the angle of roll down
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Yoga for Runners: yogahaven Studio Review
By Sarah O'Neill on 27/07/2011 14:53:56
In this guest post, Sarah O'Neill checks out yoga studio mini-chain yogahaven
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/486Muscles worked: Hip flexors, quads, adductors, lower back.How to do it:1. Begin with your legs stretched out in front of you. You can use a yoga block or sit on a folded towel or blanket if your hips and groins
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How I (Finally) Beat Shin Splints
By Shattered Shins on 06/05/2004 12:07:01
RW member Shattered Shins tried everything under the sun to overcome chronic shin splints. Here's her account of what worked for her - and what didn't. (This is not an official RW article, but she's been sending this to needy RW member
started up again – this time with the shin splints no longer under control because I was limping so much.The quad problem got to the stage where I couldn't walk. I was suffering desperate pulling in the groin on the left leg with strong pains
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Essential Guide to Open-water Swimming
By on 18/11/2009 14:59:50
The idea of open-water swimming can be daunting, but once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about
to wear a wetsuit in your race, so now's the time to get used to it. Pull the armpits and groin right into your body to ensure the closest fit. The suit should feel very tight on dry land, and ease off a little in the water. Wetsuits tend to come off very
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Super Swim Training Aids
By on 18/11/2009 15:47:50
You don't need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
naturally somewhere between your knees and groin. You don't need to actively hold it there.KickboardsKickboards are used to build leg strength and improve your kick. Triathletes are notoriously poor at kicking when they're swimming, partly because they want
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24 Shortcuts To Your New PB
By Matthew Ray on 25/11/2009 17:13:40
We asked the experts for the 24 best ways to transform your race performance - and push your personal best into new territory
biomechanical injuries to the knee, hip, groin and lower back. At the Sub-4 Centre for Biomechanics Excellence, we're having a 94 per cent success rate by fitting a 3mm orthotic platform under the right foot. Try standing in front of a mirror and look
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Drill Bits: Essential Swimming Kit
By Nicola Joyce on 04/06/2010 08:17:53
You don’t need much equipment for a basic swim session, but you can seriously improve your time and your technique with a few pieces of very specific kit
is designed to sit naturally somewhere between your knees and groin. You don't need to actively hold it there.KickboardsKickboards are used to build leg strength and improve your kick. Triathletes are notoriously poor at kicking when they're swimming, partly
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