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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins
By Ted Spiker on 01/05/2007 14:26:20
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours
of the leg more than the front, runners often have overworked, tight calf muscles and weak shin muscles. This can lead to four specific lower-leg injuries – calf pulls, shin splints, stress fractures and compartment syndrome.A calf pull (also called a strain
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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 30/04/2007 14:51:29
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours (Non-subscriber preview)
of the leg more than the front, runners often have overworked, tight calf muscles and weak shin muscles. This can lead to four specific lower-leg injuries – calf pulls, shin splints, stress fractures and compartment syndrome.A calf pull (also called a strain
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Injury-proof your body: Feet and Ankles (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 28/06/2007 15:47:23
Making sure your feet and ankles stay healthy, strong and stable not only prevents injuries but also keeps your legs, hips and core running smoothly (non-subscriber preview)
pronation, thousands of times in a runner, causing inflammation." Sudden increases in mileage or excessive hill running or speedwork can lead to Achilles tendinitis. This tendon also has a low blood supply, making it slow to heal. If ‘acute’ Achilles
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Scenery
By Alice Palmer on 23/03/2009 10:14:53
The most scenic British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
to life in 2007 to an enthusiastic reception. The challenging trail route leads entrants around the lake through the villages of Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness-on-Windermere and Ambleside. The one-lap course is undeniably tough, but entrants
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Women's Health
By Runner's World on 10/09/2009 01:20:44
Acne, osteoporosis, incontinence, menstrual problems - learn more about some of the most common health issues affecting female runners
acne-prone areas with an astringent pad or towelette immediately after running. (Once your body's natural oils cool, they harden, leading to plugged pores.) Change out of sweaty exercise clothes straight after running, and shower as soon as possible
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Perfect 10: Essential Tri Training Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:39:41
Following out beginners' triathlon training schedule? Follow these training tips to get the best results.
on your technique, running tall and leading with your knee, not your foot. This will mean that your foot lands underneath, not in front of, your body. You will be far more efficient because you won't be braking with each stride. Aim to maintain a short
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RW's Complete Guide To Hydration
By Alison Hamlett and Anita Bean on 25/02/2005 11:16:48
The latest research, the most practical advice: everything a runner needs to know about drinking
cent loss in body weight caused by dehydration can lead to anything up to a 20 per cent drop in performance; in fact, even a one per cent drop can significantly diminish the performance of some individuals. While most research would support the view
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Hard Training Q&As: Misc
By Runner's World on 23/06/2004 17:47:59
From the forum: former London Marathon winner Mike Gratton on dedicated training
? • Can low expectations lead to a better performance on race day? • Should I try to change my running style? • Elite hard training and the will to succeed• Hard training, the old days, and full-time work• 'Whatever happened to...'• On hindsight
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Injury-proof your body: Feet and Ankles
By Ted Spiker on 28/06/2007 15:01:55
Making sure your feet and ankles stay healthy, strong and stable not only prevents injuries but also keeps your legs, hips and core running smoothly
pronation, thousands of times in a runner, causing inflammation." Sudden increases in mileage or excessive hill running or speedwork can lead to Achilles tendinitis. This tendon also has a low blood supply, making it slow to heal. If ‘acute’ Achilles
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The RW D.I.Y Coaching Team (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 01/07/2008 12:17:29
With this advice from the country's top running coaches and health and fitness professionals, you can train yourself to run your best (non-subscriber preview)
even push them out of the door every now and then? But the fact is that most runners train on their own. So we asked some of the UK's leading experts for their insights on how you can do a better job of preparing yourself for your next event – and how
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