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Best of the forum: Health & Injury
By Runner's World on 27/06/2003 10:18:33
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Health & Injury forum
longer? - inc friction massage and splintsAchillies rupture - partial - help!Achillies tendinitis - stretching and self-massageAnkle Area Mystery ankle pain - linked to Asics 2070?Sprain - how soon can I run afterwards?Sprain - rehab strategiesLower Leg
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
- otherwise, you run the risk of damaging muscles already taxed by a tough workout. A light sports massage and/or wearing compression clothing (brands like Skins, 2XU and Under Armour) can also boost blood flow and help expel lactic acid.Consider following a
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Ironman Ambitions: Ten Top Tips
By Tobias Mews on 05/10/2011 10:00:00
Step up to an Ironman with our top ten tips, from planning your nutrition strategy early to joining a club
Your support structure needs to be part of your planning process. Support might come from your doctor, family, physio, osteopath, sports massage therapist, bike service mechanic, triathlon coach etc. Like you, they need to be committed to the plan
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Q & A with Hannah England
By Annie Rice on 06/03/2013 15:53:39
GB Middle distance athlete Hannah England speaks to us at the launch of Nike's Flyknit Lunar running shoe.
, then come the summer it will be a much nicer 3 - 5K volume.What do you do on rest days?I usually get a massage, which takes a while. I try to wear normal clothes too, wash my hair and wear it down for a day!Do you have any favourite treats to reward yourself
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Carry On Camping
By Bruce Tulloh on 12/02/2003 08:32:20
For a few days, at least, forget trying to fit running into the rest of your life – go on a training camp and let your sport take centre-stage
sessions. It is a good idea to have some alternative activities like a swim or a circuit training session to break up the running, and it is a very good idea to have access to massage or a jacuzzi at the end of the day.Runners rely on their stomachs as much
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Paradise Lost
By Andy Blackford on 05/09/2003 11:10:41
It's expected that most honeymooners will get into a few strange positions, but being bent backwards over a rubber ball takes the tradition to a whole new level
prisoner in the five-star Chiva-Som open prison on the Gulf of Thailand, and my gaolers were determined that before I was released, I should be able to pick my toenails with my teeth. I was subjected to a round of physiotherapy, massage
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Marathon Running
By Runner's World on 08/12/2005 17:24:12
A handle on training for the big one, for the time-pressed
of finishing training (if you can’t face a tuna sandwich, try a sports recovery drink), and brave the discomfort of cold baths and sport massage.If illness or injury interrupts your training, don’t play catch-up. If you’ve missed four weeks or more in the last
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Speed: what really works? (Preview)
By Runner's World on 30/05/2006 18:06:51
With so many speedwork options, how can you get the best return for your effort? (Non-subscriber preview)
and spend six hours in an ice bath; (B) Run 100 miles a week and accompany it with six hours of sports massage at £50 an hour; or (C) Run 50 miles a week and have plenty of time for The Apprentice.Here's the twist: scientists don't know for sure whether A
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 11:28:18
The powerhouse muscles of our hips and thighs drive us forward, ensure we land safely and help keep our knees and feet in good working order. Here's how to make sure they stay healthy (non-subscriber preview)
, strengthening and massaging them, they still won’t necessarily be complaint-free. That’s because the source of thigh issues is often not in the legs at all. You have to go higher. "Many thigh injuries can be traced back to weak hip muscles, such as the gluteals
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Month Of Fundays
By Bob Cooper on 06/03/2009 11:04:29
Your hardest four weeks of marathon training will certainly be rewarding, but they can be enjoyable too
also control pain and decrease muscle tightening, cramping, and spasms. Apply a frozen gel pack for 10 to 20 minutes. Two other choices: massage the area with ice that's frozen in a paper cup or apply a bag of crushed ice for 20 to 30 minutes. It's all
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