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Yoga for Runners: Position 14 - Pavanamuktasana
By Alexandra Rees on 20/12/2011 09:33:51
of the posture.Pavanamuktasana: The Benefits“Wind removing posture is essentially a deep hip opener,” says Olga Allon, Director of Hot Bikram Yoga in London. “It’s a very simple but incredibly effective posture for opening your hips and releasing any tension
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Yoga For Runners: Position 7 - Tuladandasana
By Alexandra Rees on 24/08/2011 10:22:00
above your head so your biceps are tucked behind your ears. Relax your shoulders to avoid them hunching. 3. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your toe pointed and your quad contracted to pull up the knee cap. 4. Inhale, tighten your
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Where It Hurts
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 12:00:52
Ten ways a runner can feel the burn - and then deal with it
. Cure Avoid clothing with stitching in chafe-prone areas and apply lube to potential hot spots.LEG LOCK Ouch Your muscles feel like they're filled with cement. Science You've run in the red zone too long and damaged some muscle fibres. Your brain
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RW's Ultimate Speed-Training Programme (Preview)
By Doug Rennie on 04/07/2005 15:20:23
After following our three-week speed-training programme, you'll have pace to burn (Non-subscriber preview)
FlambéJog to warm up for 10 minutes, then for 50m pretend you're running over hot coals. To prevent searing your soles, you must lift each foot as fast as you can. This forces you onto your forefeet, the way sprinters run – which greatly reduces your time
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RW Sock Test
By Runner's World on 14/11/2005 13:25:19
Socks away! RW tests socks from Asics, Brooks, Concurve, Falke, Hilly, Smartwool, Thorlos and 1000 Mile
. Comfortable, snug and does seem to help keep feet dry on hot runs.Contact 00800 4543 3467Falke RU4 £9Falke was one of the first companies to offer socks designed to be worn specifically on the left and right foot. It looked like a gimmick at first
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RW Test: Socks
By Runner's World on 26/04/2009 11:45:08
RW tests Under Armour Heatgear Lo Cut, Craft Run Pro Cool, 1000 Mile Ultimate performance socklet, Bridgedale Active Coolmax, Boosox Pro, Thorlo Experia
. Breathability Mesh panels allow air to circulate in order to keep the feet cool. Ergonomics Many socks come designed specifically for the left and right foot so that the fit is extra snug, and can also have special cushioning features on different parts
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RW Sock Test
By Runner's World on 11/11/2007 13:49:58
RW tests products from Bridgedale, Brooks, Hilly, Nike, Silver Soxs, Ronhill, LewisKit, Running Bear and 1000 Mile
If you’ve never spared a thought for the socks you pull on before heading out for a run, you might be surprised to learn that switching to a running-specific model could be the answer to all your blister- and foot-discomfort complaints. Advances
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RW Test: Performance Shoes
By Runner's World on 07/05/2008 11:47:11
RW tests shoes from Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Puma, Brooks, New Balance, Saucony and adidas
, but comfortably roomy in the toe box. Due to the stability features, this shoe is less sleek than some of the others reviewed, but the overall feel is light and dependable – enabling you to concentrate on speed rather than foot placement. Contact www
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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
knew something was wrong. This was misdiagnosed by one physio as ITB trouble. Gently kicking a beach ball to my daughter one day with my right foot resulted in a tear in a quad muscle in the left leg, which over the next 3 months healed and retore
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Novice Know-how
By on 18/11/2009 11:55:40
More and more races are introducing novice waves, but you still need to know what to do even before you step into the water
them much easier to pull on to wet feet." But he likes to wear socks for anything beyond Olympic distance."If you use elasticated laces ensure that you practise with a hot and sweaty foot to be certain the laces open enough and that your foot doesn
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