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Q+A: Why these blisters every time I run?
By Simon Costain on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I’ve just started running and love the adrenaline burst I get from my 5K efforts, but I hate the blisters that I get almost every time I run. How can I cure this painful problem?A. Painful blisters are caused by friction between the skin
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Beat the Seven Body Breakdowns
By Christine Aschwanden on 19/08/2011 14:34:47
Prevent and recover from the seven most common running injuries
.Whether you hit red, linger on amber or get the green depends largely on how you react to that first stab of pain. "Often it comes down to whether you take a little time off now, or a lot of time off later," says sports injury specialist Dr Richard Price. You
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Marathon Plan: Strength Training
By Kerry McCarthy on 29/11/2011 15:54:53
Discover the key exercises that'll keep you strong as you embark on a marathon
Running, running, and nothing but running. Sounds heavenly doesn't it? But sadly that way injury lies. If you want your body to be fit for purpose, whether it be nailing your first 5K or smashing a marathon PB, it's crucial to ensure that you
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Gain From Pain
By Bob Wischnia on 30/07/2002 18:49:34
10 ways to stay positive, and fit, when you're out of action
choice. Wallow in self-pity, lose your aerobic base, put on weight and make yourself and everyone around you miserable or get a life. Here's the plan...1. No whining If you love to run, there's no denying that injury downtime can be a
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The Laws Of Injury Prevention 
By Amby Burfoot on 08/03/2010 08:32:08
Follow these 10 time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads - and less in rehab
therapist and biomechanist Irene Davis from the University of Delaware's Running Injury Clinic. "Your threshold could be at 10 miles a week, or 100, but once you exceed it, you get injured." Various studies have identified injury thresholds at 11, 25, and 40
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Q+A: How can I reduce impact on my back?
By Greg Ryan on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
second, to see if there is any reaction from your injury. If everything is okay, you can begin to increase your running time and reduce the number of walking breaks until you’re running for the full 10 minutes. Take this process slowly over a two
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Shinsplints - How To Beat them
By Patrick Milroy on 04/06/2000 15:57:59
The body's components, and how they become damaged
, ice the inflamed area for 15 minutes three times a day and take aspirin or ibuprofen. Ice immediately after running. To hasten recovery, cut down on running or stop altogether. Exercises with a resistance band will help to strengthen muscles
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Q+A: How do I avoid another ankle stress fracture?
By Simon Moyes on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
-ray revealed a stress fracture. After six weeks of rest (I wasnt immobilised in plaster during this time) I was told that the bone had repaired itself and would now be stronger than ever. Obviously, I am delighted to be able to run once more, but how can I
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Q+A: I've had a 3-year break. Now I have pains...
By Christian Brookes on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Ive returned to running after a three-year break, but after just six weeks Ive developed a pain in the back of my right knee which feels as if someone is pinching my skin and an aching calf muscle. The pain isnt there all the time
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The Laws Of Injury Prevention (Preview)
By on 08/03/2010 08:33:50
Follow these 10 time-tested principles and you'll spend more time on the roads - and less in rehab (non-subscriber preview)
therapist and biomechanist Irene Davis from the University of Delaware's Running Injury Clinic. "Your threshold could be at 10 miles a week, or 100, but once you exceed it, you get injured." Various studies have identified injury thresholds at 11, 25, and 40
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