running before you're ready.Back In ActionKeep the following in mind when you're ready to start running again:If a serious injury prevented you from running for more than a few weeks, start like a beginner. That is, intersperse slow running and walking
’ve selected, you’ll find products that can help treat, prevent and aid your recovery from injuries. Add these to the staples of most (sensible) people’s medical kit – such as a pot of ibuprofen and a box of sticking plasters – and you’ll be able to stay on top
prevention a priority," says Mark Fadil, a sports masseur. "By the time someone comes in with an injury, there’s almost always been a progression that could have been halted earlier."According to Matt Fitzgerald, the online coach (trainingpeaks
’t get any fuel while you’re sleeping. So carbo-load at breakfast. And add a little protein.Get cosy with frozen vegetablesThis isn't a nutrition tip. It's an injury-prevention tip. If Paula Radcliffe can take ice baths after a hard race, you can cope
be dealt with by looking at your training and biomechanics to determine treatment. After all, while ice may ease the pain, you won’t prevent re-injury unless you find and fix the underlying cause.Build stronger lower legsWhen runners make the time
with by looking at your training and biomechanics to determine treatment. After all, while ice may ease the pain, you won’t prevent re-injury unless you find and fix the underlying cause.Build stronger lower legsWhen runners make the time to strengthen and stretch
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more you demand of your body, the bigger the impact a small problem will have." Carpal tunnel syndromeThis common form of repetitive strain injury doesn't afflict only overworked typists. When the hand is bent back for long periods, it cramps the wrist
by tight-fitting running shoes. A red itchy rash between the toes is a common symptom. "A daily footcare regime is important for preventing athlete's foot," says Jennie Kershaw from the footcare company Scholl. "It's important to wash your feet and dry them
. I find the only way to prevent it is to not eat for at least three hours before running. It mkes planning runs all that more important/difficult, but worth it! – Maria GrundyHang in there – it might be a post-injury thingI get this problem whenever I
