or an expert, we think youll benefit from this review of six key running topics: training; shoes; apparel; running surfaces; nutrition; and injury prevention.Training: not rocket science, but trickier than you thinkMix running and walking Few people can run a
, to save the run being "junk miles" for me, I wear a weighted pack to increase the intensity of the run. It's crucial to wear a pack with a chest strap and waist strap to prevent chafing and stress injuries. – CraigB Have you ever heard of a top
regime for injury prevention? I stretch before and after everything, which I really think has helped me stay injury free. A lot of people, particularly guys, seem to really neglect stretching - it’s not cool but it helps you to stay injury free and helps
and requires more effort."No single surface can meet all your performance and injury prevention goals - Dixon believes there is an optimum range of surfaces that place an acceptable level of stress on the joints. So, varying what's underfoot will help you
: Chesterfield to DerbyThis is where our bodies really started to protest about the battering they were taking. Everyone picked up some sort of injury on this leg and due to my left knee not cooperating (all the muscles around it locked up and prevented it from
1. The bridgePurpose: An essential exercse for runners, this prevents 'sitting' on the pelvis when running.Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent and arms resting on the mat, palms facing down.Exercise: Slowly curl the spine up off
great runner," says Anderson. Using a heart monitor is a good way to prevent yourself from training too hard on your easy days. "Keep your heart rate below 75 per cent of your maximum heart rate– or 70 per cent of your heart rate reserve – and let your
groups and preventing injury, taking a leaf out of a triathlete’s book might just prove a surprising ticket to improved running performance.What are the benefits of cross-training?Participating in different sports boosts your cardiovascular fitness
with.Again, I suggest trying to carry out these sessions on grass to prevent aggravating any previous injuries.Q. I am planning on running the Blenheim Palace Half Marathon in October, but have been dogged by injury. I am recovering from Achilles
to support your knees and prevent knee injuries.Get flexible According to another recent study, women may suffer more knee injuries than men because women tend to run in a more upright position, which places more pressure on their knees. Before you start
