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Reader to Reader: Ch-ch-changes
By Jane Hoskyn on 25/03/2007 14:23:37
Can you, and should you, change your running style? Here's what you thought
... and she's not. I guess there may be a point beyond which these things can't be unlearned. – kittenkatNo injury? No problemYour coach should know better, unless he or she has spotted a specific problem causing an injury. In general there's nothing wrong
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 10:39:47
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
that they assist with the function of both, making an injury to either muscle group extremely disruptive to running. Both can be strained (or pulled) if they are overextended to the point that they rip slightly. A complete tear of the muscle is called a rupture
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When two runs a day beat one
By on 22/02/2013 10:43:00
Running twice a day sounds like a recipe for fatigue and injury. But it can actually aid recovery and boost performance gains, says Steve Magness.
fitness, even if you wind up not significantly increasing your mileage.When two runs beat oneDuring a base-training period, when you’re trying to build general endurance, longer single runs provide the stimulus you’re looking for. But once you’ve built
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Make mine a double
By Steve Magness on 23/04/2013 12:11:50
Running twice a day sounds like a recipe for fatigue and injury. But it can actually aid recovery and boost performance gains, says Steve Magness
fitness, even if you wind up not significantly increasing your mileage.When two runs beat oneDuring a base-training period, when you’re trying to build general endurance, longer single runs provide the stimulus you’re looking for. But once you
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Injury-proof your body: Knees
By Paul Scott on 22/05/2007 11:00:00
It's brilliantly designed and amazingly functional, but why is the knee so prone to injury?
barbell. Oops.I became obsessed with what the human knee can and cannot do when one of mine shut down after a couple of days of modest runs over a nearby hill. The technical name for my injury was patellofemoral pain syndrome, otherwise known as PFPS
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Pearls Of Wisdom - Preview
By Rob Spedding on 24/09/2004 11:08:56
Five runners - five lessons they wished they'd learnt before they started
, it probably would have helped prevent a multitude of injuries.Paul Magner Years Running 35 Variety is the spice of lifeIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut, and become a habitual runner. You can find yourself following the same routine week
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Cross Purposes
By Ed Eyestone on 31/08/2004 16:05:33
With the right cross-training workouts, you can stay running-fit when running isn't an option
) on a bike, or 180 to 200 steps per minute on an elliptical trainer.5 Work your way up from injuryThe sensible thing is to work your way up the cross-training hierarchy as you heal. I coach an athlete named Barry who spent the last three winters cross
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Keep Going Through Injury
By Ruth Emmett on 20/10/2010 11:38:14
If you’re an injured runner, don’t throw in the towel. Here’s how to stay in the game
You've invested hours in training and denied yourself hundreds of treats - so what happens if disaster strikes? "Having your ambitions frustrated by injury can be really stressful, but the important thing is to stay active in the sport in whatever
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The Busy Runner's Guide to Staying Fit
By Liz Plosser on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Strengthen muscles and build bone density with these short workouts
-founder of the Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training in South Carolina, US. But that can increase your risk of injury. "To stay healthy, target areas of fitness you normally don't pay attention to - like flexibility and strength," says Pierce. During
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon (Preview)
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:08:16
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
will lead to bulky muscles. But if you keep the weight low and the reps high, or find the right circuits class, you'll build strong muscles without adding bulk. "Strength training increases resistance to injury and enhances performance," says Lane. "Research
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