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Cut The Cramp
By Ruth Emmett on 10/11/2009 08:08:06
Don't let muscle spasms ruin your next run
gradually, never extending mileage by more than 10 per cent weekly. Massages relax fatigued muscles: opt for deep-tissue work after a race. Cramping your style: The wrong warm-up "The membranes of muscle cells rupture under stress," says Ingham. These tears
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Pocket Race Guide: Spring 10Ks
By Alice Palmer on 08/04/2010 16:50:35
Whether you're a first-time racer or seasoned pro, challenge yourself with one of these 10K races taking place in April and May
4K fun run and Junior event taking place alongside the main fixture, there's sure to be something for everyone at the Clandon Park 10K. Not least a pre-race warm-up and free massage to ease you into tip-top racing condition. It's certainly no walk
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Pocket Race Guide - Hills
By on 20/01/2011 16:32:20
Feel the burn and keep going - we’ve lined up some of the best hilly races to test your legs.
. At the finish, revel in your achievement and the loot on offer - a free photo, a well-deserved massage, goody bag, T-shirt and free entry to the popular gardens. Enter online now.The Terminator 2011 11 Mile(Wiltshire, February 27)Die-hard runners are back year
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Pocket Race Guide – Coastal Races
By on 12/05/2011 12:27:31
Head to the seaside for a scenic sprint this summer
-organised event includes chip-timing, free sports massage, a goody bag and a technical T-shirt. There's also a very full prize pot across a wide range of age categories to add an extra incentive to get those feet flying. Enter online now.
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Pocket Race Guide: Autumn Leaves
By on 14/10/2011 11:00:57
Enjoy the rosy hues of autumn with these tree-lined chases
, this could be the race for you. Tick off the Old Deer Park, Kew Gardens and soak up Thames views, as your legs push hard for a PB on this flat and fast circuit. Slick organisation and a raft of race perks from chip-timing to sports massages should ensure you
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Races of the Year 2011: 10K
By on 04/01/2012 13:49:56
Discover your top ten rated 10K races of 2011
a range of sizes), free massages and plenty of spot prizes, you really couldn’t ask for more. Enter online now. 2. Balfron 10K, Stirling, ScotlandDate in 2012: April 22A beautiful rural race within a one- to two-hour drive of Glasgow, Stirling
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Yoga for Runners: Position 14 - Pavanamuktasana
By Alexandra Rees on 20/12/2011 09:33:51
what it says on the tin.This pose – the first in the floor series – comes as sweet relief from the sweat waterfall-inducing standing series. It’s designed so that your thigh gives your colon (transverse, ascending and descending) a massage, helping
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TW Relay Team: Alice's Swim Blog #2
By Alice Palmer on 21/06/2011 16:48:28
In which a GB swim coach teaches me that breathing is for wimps (sort of).
with exaggerated poise and elbows at perfect right-angles.The verdict? Ben Titley liked the way I swim! Glowing from having my 'nice technique' complimented and my ego massaged I relaxed into a half-hour masterclass, with Ben doing his best to root out every errant
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What's The Damage? (Preview)
By Roy Stevenson on 09/08/2010 14:38:23
Unless you’re a very lucky or very resilient triathlete you will suffer an injury at some point. The question is how to deal with it when it happens.
use ice, heat, electric stimulation, ultrasound, massage and mobilisation exercises to hasten your recovery.Subscribers can discover how to make the most of cross-training and return to fitness in the full article. If you'd like to subscribe, you
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Active Relaxation: Slow Down to Speed Up
By Russell Murphy on 03/05/2012 11:07:39
Taking your foot off the throttle can be great for your training - it just depends how you do it...
. Participants can then imagine a positive training or competitive scene and link this with the sense of deep relaxation.- Meditation and massage: Both techniques are also very good for relaxation, although but they tend to require more detailed training
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