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Q+A: Why this sudden hamstring tightness?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
aspects of your problem. And it would be wise to continue your stretching, particularly after exercise, to prevent delayed onset muscle soreness adding to the problem.Andrew Caldwell, chartered physiotherapist
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Q+A: How can I flatten my stomach?
By Nick Critchley on 10/09/2000 18:25:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
for long periods with minimal fatigue. This is essential for the aesthetics youre talking about but more importantly for maintaining the dynamic control of your posture while running. This is vital for injury prevention as well as energy efficiency
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Win! Hilly premium socks and gear
By Runner's World on 27/02/2004 08:19:15
20 x £45 of Hilly socks and gear to be won - for RW magazine subscribers only
both training and racing. The socks are designed to prevent problems that runners face blisters, odour, sweat and discomfort. You can take your pick from padded socks suitable for longer runs, or lightweight, lower-cut socks that are geared for warmer
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Coming very soon...
By Runner's World on 02/06/2003 11:55:00
50 x £21 of blister-beating Carnation footcare kits to be won - for RW magazine subscribers only
such as the Carnation Foot File for hard skin, and Carnation Corn Caps, which can remove a corn within 10 days in 95 per cent of sufferers. Keep your toenails trimmed short, and cut them square, not curved, to prevent ingrowing toenails.After your run, bathe your feet
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25 Ways To More Consistent Running
By Runner's World on 16/05/2005 10:14:04
Faster? Further? Lighter? Whatever you want from your running, what you need is more consistent training
’t get any fuel while you’re sleeping. So carbo-load at breakfast. And add a little protein.Get cosy with frozen vegetablesThis isn't a nutrition tip. It's an injury-prevention tip. If Paula Radcliffe can take ice baths after a hard race, you can cope
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RW Shorts Test
By Rob Spedding on 15/11/2005 10:50:37
Baggy, tight and tiny, we've got the right shorts for you
of thigh. (Men's + Women's) Contact www.mizunoeurope.com; 0118 9362 100Newline Coolskin Sprinter – £27Tight-fitting shorts like these aren't just for sprinters. They're more supportive than baggy numbers, and the longer, thigh-hugging fit prevents chafing
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Q+A: How can a veggie eat omega-3 fish oils?
By Anita Bean on 13/02/2006 15:15:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
triglyceride (fat) levels and heart attack and stroke risk, they also help keep joints supple. Omega-3s improve oxygen delivery to cells during exercise, help prevent and heal joint, tendon and ligament strains and also help reduce inflammation caused by over
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Where It Hurts
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 12:00:52
Ten ways a runner can feel the burn - and then deal with it
. Cure Try preventive taping, or lube problem areas and keep feet dry. Wear socks made of moisture-wicking material, or thin, double-layer socks.
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Super Sunglasses
By on 18/11/2009 14:02:11
A good pair of sunglasses is vital for triathletes, and not just so you can look as if you take your sport terribly seriously. We've taken a look at what's out there, just for you
, look at an elite race - almost all the competitors wear sunglasses. "They know that a great performance could be compromised by something as simple as a bug in the eye," says Slaney. More importantly, sunglasses will prevent overexposure to the sun
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Your Guide to Self-massage
By on 19/11/2009 15:25:19
This self-massage programme will leave your legs fresh and ready for the next training session
Elite athletes have long sworn by rubdowns to aid recovery and help them feel fresh the day after intense training or a race. It's not likely that we need another reason to have a post-exercise massage, but researchers from Ohio State University in the US have given us one. In a ...
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