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Back Pain Solutions For Runners
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:38:53
It's at the root of every movement you make - and many of the injuries you suffer - read on for all you need to know about your back
is called the passenger unit and includes the spine, upper body, arms and head. These two units meet in the lower lumbar spine. Most injuries that are referred to as "simple back pain" are caused by strains and sprains. In our working lives, as well as our
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Set Realistic Goals And Achieve Them
By Ben Hewitt on 02/01/2007 08:57:17
Improve your sprint finish, injury-proof your body, better your pace... let us help you set realistic goals and show you how to achieve them
for at least five minutes in-between. During the pick-ups, concentrate on increasing your cadence and remaining light on your feet. The goal is to develop leg speed that you can call on when the line is in sight.Goal - Injury-proof your body"You have to make
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My VLM 2010: John Whitehead (4:23)
By John Whitehead 4 on 26/04/2010 22:02:12
The knee injury I sustained pre-Christmas made an unwelcome return at the most inconvenient time but that didn't stop me from reaching the finishline
nothing could stop me.That was until at the beginning of December a simple fall in the gym highlighted a knee injury I was totally unaware I had been carrying. Following this injury I was out of action until the middle of February (disaster), but remained
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Halloumi, bean and potato salad
By on 24/08/2011 14:02:15
Injury-proof your runs with this calcium-rich summer dish
Get a delicious shot of bone-boosting vitamins and minerals with this warm green bean, halloumi and potato salad. Healthy bones make for strong joints and flexible muscles: your ticket to avoiding injury and running strong well into your later years
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60 Second Guide: Running Technique
By Dominique Brady on 24/08/2010 16:52:24
Want to run faster and avoid injury? Wave goodbye to biomechanical mistakes with our speedy guide to running technique
and dramatically increase your risk of injury.The running community's recent focus on biomechanics (how different forces act on the body, including gravity) means a confusing parade of running crazes - including barefoot running and the Chi or Pose techniques
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60-Second Guide: Core Stability
By David Mitchell on 13/08/2008 15:05:48
A strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well as minimising your risk of injury
© Getty ImagesPut simply, good core stability is one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries and improve running efficiency. The groups of muscles that make up your core section provide essential support so strengthening your core should form
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RW Interviews: Jeanette Kwakye
By on 04/04/2011 12:28:54
With injury worries behind her, the British 60m record holder is ready for a storming comeback this season
after two years beset by injury. After making the 100m finals at the Beijing Olympics - the first British woman to do so since 1984 - you can bet she'll be putting up a good fight in front of the home crowds in 2012.We caught up with the bubbly 27-year
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Take Care Of The Twinge
By Selene Yeager on 14/06/2010 17:40:17
Learn to troubleshoot a minor pain before it becomes a full-blown injury
As you begin logging more bike miles, aches and pains can start cropping up. The usual culprits are poor riding position, imbalanced muscles, a weak core or just another birthday."With new riders, you can usually blame poor bike fit or equipment setup, or a training error," says ...
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My VLM 2010: Karen Robinson (finish volunteer)
By Karen Robinson 4 on 29/04/2010 09:05:14
Unable to train due to injury, I volunteered at the Primary Finish instead - what a great day!
I started my training before Christmas and everything was going well until it snowed. I had the misfortune of slipping on ice in January, fracturing both wrists and was no longer able to train. I was gutted! Fortunately I had a place in the ballot so I was able to defer until n...
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Enduring Questions: Can Hills Make You Faster?
By Amby Burfoot on 07/07/2005 10:23:42
Some runners avoid hills because they can cause injuries and they're, well, hard. Time to reconsider
At Runner's World we try to practise what we preach, and so, along with following abstemious diets (well, we try), we also follow our training advice. That means regular speedwork, long runs, rest days and the dreaded hillwork. Repeatedly dragging ourselves up to the top of north...
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