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A Better Warmup Routine
By Runner's World on 03/03/2005 17:19:22
Try this simple dynamic routine before speedwork and racing
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...
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The RW Complete Guide To Stretching
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 16:38:43
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
the angle of your hips and front knee to intensify the stretch. 3. Groin stretchHold your feet and gently use your leg muscles to move your knees towards the ground. Keeping a straight back
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RW's Whole-Body Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:25:36
How to stretch more than one muscle group at once
UAN: Article type:++needs pics++-->These stretch more than one muscle group at once including your upper body, an often-neglected area in runners. 1. Downward-facing dogKeep your feet hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep
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Mini-test: Running Rucksacks
By Runner's World on 02/06/2005 15:14:09
You should barely notice you're wearing a good running rucksack. RW reviews Ultimate Direction Speedemon 2300, Lowe Alpine Contour Runner and Salomon Fastrack 200
is usable and there are plenty of extra external storage pockets – including a strap-mounted phone holder. One minor gripe, though. The Contour Runner doesn’t have hip pockets. This means that you might find it a little lacking should you decide to use
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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
by members of Runner's World just like you. If you want to bring a discussion back to life, don't be shy: just add a new message at the end of it. Alternatively, start a new thread on the injury & health forum. HEALTH: BEATING INJURYFoot Blisters
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Back In Action
By Runner's World on 28/11/2003 10:03:05
Save yourself from a lifetime of lower-back pain with these four simple gym exercises
four exercises, done two or three times a week, will do just that. The entire session should take you no more than 10 minutes and could save you from a lifetime of problems.Back Extensions Lie on your stomach on a weight bench, with your hips
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Injuries A-Z
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 12:43:09
From Achilles Rupture through to, okay, Tibial Periositis, this is the complete RW guide to running injuries
UAN: 199 Article type:-->If you want to know more about running injuries, you're in the right place. This is an archive of Bodyworks, a series of columns that ran for two years in Runner's World UK. It was written by RW Medical Advisor Dr Patrick
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Roots To Your Back
By Runner's World on 03/12/2003 11:01:37
Keep back pain at bay with these four strengthening and stretching exercises - no equipment needed!
. Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, place your fingers on either side of your head, elbows pointing outwards. Then, bend as far forwards from your hips as you can without bowing your back or bending your knees. The goal is to have a flat back
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Gear on test: Autumn Jackets
By Runner's World on 21/08/2009 13:34:28
When the heavens open, make sure you're prepared with a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket
Are they shower- and wind-resistant? Do they protect the runner from a steady autumn drizzle and moderate gusts of wind? Breathability Does the weather protection come at the cost of comfort? Does the jacket keep you cool or make you hot? Comfort What is the fit
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RW's BIG Q+A Index
By Runner's World on 28/10/2007 00:00:00
Your questions - our experts
running? Can my cycling replace my running? -->Will cross-training improve my endurance?What can I do to tone up my legs?How can I flatten my stomach? -->Can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner? -->Can my cycling help my
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