. If the pain doesn't ease, stop immediately and head home. If the discomfort persists, see a podiatrist or an orthopaedist.9. Simple warm-upsSpend five to 10 minutes on these simple movements to prepare your body for your run and help prevent injury Walking
exercises twice a week is the best way to build leg power. Try squats, leg extensions, thigh curls (for the hamstrings and buttocks), leg presses, toe raises and heel raises. These will also help to reduce your risk of injury by fortifying your joints
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easier. I routinely schedule a sports massage every other week, and more often if something hurts, or if an important race is coming up. Massages are good for repairing sore muscles and preventing injuries. And they just plain relax you.Do it yourself
- what advice would you offer him as he prepares for his first half-marathon?"I’m a fairly new runner (aged 37) and a busy job and young family prevents me from having a rigid training schedule. I tend to start each run very steadily then decide whether
as some, then acknowledge that and plan for it. Some people, especially those who play other sports that call for different physiques, are fit enough to run further and faster than their bodies are used to, which could lead to injury. So sensibly train up
the race. Why is protein important?Too little protein may lead to injuries, fatigue and mood swings. It’s easy to squeeze protein out of your diet if you’re skimping on calories while making a point of eating lots of carbohydrates to fuel your runs. A
speed as you progress through the weeks.”3. Less swimming and running but still a great workoutSwim session“This session has less swimming than you might expect, but this is compensated by the injury prevention for the shoulders, the core work
as you progress through the weeks."Less swimming and running but still a great workoutSwim session"This session has less swimming than you might expect, but this is compensated by the injury prevention for the shoulders, the core work and stretching
