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Q+A: I'm heavy. I'd like to run more than 20 mins
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
the pace of your 20-minute run so that you run harder, and then increase the duration to about 30 minutes. This will make optimal use of your training time, and reduce the risk of overuse injury.As for whether running gets any easier, the answer is a
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Awesome Autumn (Preview)
By Matt Fitzgerald on 01/09/2008 12:29:54
Why should your fitness drop when the leaves do? Here's how to make the most of the best season for runners (non-subscriber preview)
-Road Consider trading concrete for dirt this autumn. Running on trails reduces your risk of overuse injuries because the surface is more forgiving. “Autumn is a beautiful time of year to enjoy trails,” says Hadfield. Fartlek runs, which randomly alternate faster
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Injury-proof your body: Thighs & Hips
By Ted Spiker on 08/06/2007 10:39:47
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
that they assist with the function of both, making an injury to either muscle group extremely disruptive to running. Both can be strained (or pulled) if they are overextended to the point that they rip slightly. A complete tear of the muscle is called a rupture
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The Anatomy Of A Runner
By Patrick Milroy on 04/06/2000 16:06:52
The body's components, and how they become damaged
UAN: Article type:--Knowledge is the power to reducing your injury risk. Join us on a tour of the bodys components, and look at how they become damaged.BonesBones are essentially the scaffolding of the body, and although they have some flexibility
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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
fascia, the tendon or its surrounding sheath can become inflamed when overworked, causing Achilles tendinitis. "This is often an overuse injury," says Weldon. "The Achilles tendon is overstretched because of the tilting of the heel during extended
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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
, most protective training shoes. (Make certain you aren't wearing a worn-out pair. If your shoes are falling to bits, buy new ones.)If you're returning from an overuse or muscle inflammation injury (shin splints, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis
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The Joys of Cross Training
By on 18/11/2009 13:28:20
When you feel your running training has reached a plateau or you're worried about injury, it may be time to introduce some cross-training
of running that contributes to overuse injuries, it also noted that cycling can cause its own set of problems, particularly back pain.By doing extra endurance work in low-impact or low-weight-bearing aerobic activities such as stair climbing, deep
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Make yourself a triathlete
By Ruth Emmett on 01/05/2013 15:00:00
Ready for something new? Here’s all you need to make the transition to tri – and reap the rewards of refreshed motivation, greater fitness and an injury-free runner’s body
disciplines – swim, bike and run – involve different muscle groups and movement patterns, and as less time is spent on one single discipline, rates of overuse injuries tend to be lower.’ (See case study 2.) The good news is that if you’re already a runner, you
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Enduring Questions - The Perfect Training Plan
By Amby Burfoot on 02/04/2007 12:24:33
Note these ten principles next time you draw up a schedule
’s easier said than done. To help you escape the trap of overuse injuries, Daniels offers the following formula: stick with your current weekly mileage for at least three weeks. Then, if your training feels comfortable, you can increase the mileage
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RW Guide To Healthy Feet
By Alison Hamlett on 05/10/2006 12:48:03
Keep on your toes and avoid frustrating foot faults
then relax and repeat 10 times."Stress fractures A stress fracture is an overuse injury caused when muscles become tired and lose the ability to absorb the shock of your foot strike. "Foot pain that becomes worse and worse the further you run is a stress
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