Q. Towards the end of a long run my heels begin to clip each other every few strides. What can I do to prevent this?A. This sounds like a technique and conditioning issue. Running technique is thought to be a natural activity, but natural doesn
"This is my go-to breakfast," says Nate Appleman. "It's easy to make and gives me long-lasting energy when I'm training."Serves: Makes two 350ml servings. 1 frozen, peeled banana, cut into 1-inch pieces100g frozen mango25g fresh blueberries 2 tbsp
Tempo workouts, speedwork, long runs, not to mention work, family and life in general... how can a runner fit it all in? One time-efficient solution: combo workouts, which blend elements of quality runs to make the most of every minute you have
that regularly injects some fun into your routine and keeps you coming back for more. Include a speed workout only if your goal is to run faster.When to runRunning every other day allows 'weak links' - your knees, feet, or hips - time to heal. Do slow, long runs
does, according to Shah.Here's how Run at one minute slower than 10K pace up a quarter-mile-long hill run halfway up the hill then back down at this pace. Repeat twice. Run to the top and down three times. Warm up for six minutes and cool down for four
VO2 max - the measure of how much oxygen your body can get to your muscles - has tended to grab all the headlines when it comes to evaluating endurance running performance. After all, it's relatively straightforward to measure, gives quantifiable
, depending on the intensity of your run. So, although intense exercise doesn't burn a lot of fat at the time, you will burn more in the long term. Plus you get the extra benefits that come with working your body harder."2. Weight WatchingMistake: Hopping
reassurance that pushing hard on the bike wouldn't exacerbate the injury or cause me long-term problems, so last week I went for a check up at Bupa's Barbican Centre.I was examined by Dr Leon Creaney, a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine and running
After a long run or race, your legs, back and shoulders can feel very tight. Practising a few simple restorative yoga poses can help you regain your range of motion, reduce the swelling in your legs and improve blood circulation to help speed your
