Scrabbling around in the cupboard under the bathroom sink for something to treat a minor running injury is a common occurrence chez Spedding. Sadly, I’ve yet to find a muscle pull or joint twist that responds well to applications of Bonjela or six
, 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
packed into the shoe be enough to support your feet, soften impact and guard against injury? Well, yes, for many of us the shoe will be enough for trouble-free running, but some runners need a little extra help - a touch more padding, a little more
chances of injury.Rob Spedding, RW Staff Writer
, running apparel hit the shelves of a leading supermarket, as well as an effective injury treatment sourced from a flightless bird. Here, then, is a purely subjective list of our favourite running products of 2003.Shoe Of The Year… Reebok Premier Road – £55
. Everything became easier when I started running with other people in my office. I was running more regularly, I made progress more quickly because I was training with people who were better than me and it was more fun. Rob SpeddingYears Running 7Fast running
marathon your recovery period can be up to a month.Rob SpeddingTHE SHIRT Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race, 2004Finishing this event gave me one of the biggest buzzes I've ever received from running. Sure, the Himalayan 100 is a fantastic event – magnificent
a year, subtract nothing.If you have been exercising for more than two years without any problems, making progress in competition without injury, add 5.For example, if you are 30 years old and fit into the second category: 180 - 30 = 150, and 150 - 5
cross that you had to bear in the pursuit of injury-free running.But times have changed. Motion control no longer means brick-like behemoths. They've become lighter, sleeker, one might even suggest sexier. Some of the shoes aimed at extreme overpronators
or three times a week. I help them set goals, advise them on injuries and talk them through their weekend races,” explains Baldaro. “But joining a coach’s group isn’t just about running. There’s always loads of banter, and a great spirit among the runners
