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Damage Limitation Exercise
By Nick Grantham on 23/11/2009 13:19:57
When your chosen sport involves three disciplines the range of possible injuries is impressive, but you can take steps to limit or, with luck, avoid them
can cause several injuries. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), resulting in lateral knee pain, can be the bane of a triathlete's life. You need a strong ITB to prevent or at least limit injury to the area. Another frequent complaint is stiffness
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Reader to Reader: To stretch or not to stretch?
By Catherine Lee on 02/07/2007 10:30:41
How important is it to stretch? And when's the best time to do so? Here's what you thought
important and will prevent your muscles and tendons from becoming overloaded. – Ian MoffattSome swear by prevention rather than cure I religiously follow the stretching guide which I found here on RW, especially paying attention to the ITB stretches. Several
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Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free
by running. Tight hip flexors can lead to an unusually tight iliotibial band (ITB), the connective tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh. A tight ITB can then have a knock-on effect, resulting in knee pain when running and cycling.ITB StretchThis can
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My VLM 2010: Slimline Chips
By Slimline chips on 29/04/2010 11:15:29
Sometimes running doesn't need to be about PBs - in what other sport can you compete in the same race as Olympic Champions?
was feeling good. At Mile 22... aahhh, my ITB was finally getting revenge. This is where the crowd really helped. I wanted to stop but was determined to run the last three miles. The support really pulled me through as I neared the finish line. I'm sure I
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Five Essential Injury-Beating Stretches
By Sarah Connors & Sam Murphy on 06/01/2011 17:23:24
Five top stretches from ASICS PRO Team member and Super Six Physio Sarah Connors
the quadriceps and ITB. You'll need a surface about mid-thigh height. The kitchen table is normally a good bet!Starting postion: Stand with your buttocks resting against a table or use the steeplechase pit at your local track.Exercise: Pull one knee to your chest
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Ironman Switzerland 05 - Linda Robson's Diary
By Linda Robson on 20/12/2004 16:24:38
How the training gets better, month by month
I'm going to have to get used to training in the early mornings despite itbeing dark and sometimes wet. This month's highlight: The Ballbuster duathlon was simply fantastic. Beautiful location and Iwas feeling great which added up to a fun day and a big
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Ask The Experts: Injury Prevention with Sarah Connors
By on 23/03/2011 11:49:20
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS PRO Team member and ASICS Super Six physio Ruth McKean, answered your injury questions live in the forums
tightness. Is the tensor fascia latae (TFL), which is part of your hip flexor tight? Are your gluts weak? Are your shoes correct for you or worn out?Do you use a foam roller on your TFL? It’s at the top of the ITB, just to the front of the hip. This muscle
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Injury-proof your body: Knees (Preview)
By Paul Scott on 22/05/2007 10:45:00
It's brilliantly designed and amazingly functional, but why is the knee so prone to injury? (non-subscriber preview)
-building stretches here as a preview. To access more daily exercises for your knees, hips and ITB, and read the full article, subscribe now. Do so online and you'll also receive 30% off your annual subscription.Build a Better Knee Do these exercises independently
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Injury-proof your body: Knees
By Paul Scott on 22/05/2007 11:00:00
It's brilliantly designed and amazingly functional, but why is the knee so prone to injury?
more focus on the glutes," says Matt Schneider, athletics trainer at the Boulder (Colorado) Centre for Sports Medicine, USA. Do two sets of 10 on each.Leg Lift Strong hip abductors help prevent strain of the ITB. "There’s less torque on the band
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ASICS Target 26.2: Apply now!
By on 19/10/2011 10:04:57
Read on for your chance to run the marathon of your life - as part of the ASICS Target 26.2 team.
me moderation in nutrition, Sarah fixed my ITB with a single exercise, the Runner's World and ASICS team provided laughs and encouragement, and the forum members were (and continue to be) supportive, interested and content to indulge my waxing lyrical
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