of endorphins – the body’s natural defence against pain. Only slightly bigger than a ballpoint pen, it is small enough to carry in your sports bag and there is no need for batteries or maintenance, as it is totally self-contained.A trial at the Northern General

by members of Runner's World just like you. If you want to bring a discussion back to life, don't be shy: just add a new message at the end of it. Alternatively, start a new thread on the injury & health forum. HEALTH: BEATING INJURYFoot Blisters

UAN: 199 Article type:-->If you want to know more about running injuries, you're in the right place. This is an archive of Bodyworks, a series of columns that ran for two years in Runner's World UK. It was written by RW Medical Advisor Dr Patrick

running? Can my cycling replace my running? -->Will cross-training improve my endurance?What can I do to tone up my legs?How can I flatten my stomach? -->Can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner? -->Can my cycling help my

stupid, like doing a fell race in a road shoe.4. Ignoring Pain Runners accept pain as part of the sport. But not all pain is the same. You have to learn to separate the good pain, associated with the positive progression of your fitness, from the bad pain

midsole that requires less force to compress and is soft underfoot. A shoe with a low score generally has a firm midsole that takes more force to compress. However, it can offer the same impact reduction to a heavier runner as a softer sole does to a

from runner to runner. A seasoned marathon runner – or someone whose training plan included a high mileage base – can expect to bounce back quicker than a marathon novice for example.What you can do though, is make sure you know exactly what your body

tip where appropriate - see 'keywords' spreadsheet for reference, eg blisters, plantar fasciitis, toenails, achilles tendinitis-->If you want real-life advice from runners who have found their own ways to overcome running aches and pains, where better

their bodies a chance to recover.Remember, a training schedule is built on the assumption that you aren't experiencing any unusual pain before, during or after the run. If pain or fatigue does strike, don't hesitate to modify your work-outs.Branch outRunners

Park. Everyone was talking and encouraging one another as if friends due to the one common goal: to run 26.2 miles!!!I shall never forget the camaraderie between runners, the crowd, the noise, the pain, and the ecstasy that came with crossing the finish