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Massage Q+A: Does it Work?
By Sam Murphy on 16/09/2011 14:04:27
Elite runners swear by massage to speed recovery, dodge injury and boost performance - now you can too

Last April, a 21-miler left a band of exquisite tenderness along my inner calf. I rested and iced for five days, but the pain lingered until my next sports massage. Agonising as it was, the treatment eliminated the problem completely and I ran a half marathon PB a week later. So ...

Marathon Q+A: Nick Anderson
By Nick Anderson on 23/01/2009 18:04:57
Discover the answers to some of your frequently-asked marathon questions with these highlights from our live forum debate with British Endurance Coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Nick Anderson

GETTY IMAGES Q. I’ve recently started marathon training but am finding the long runs both daunting and boring. I do most of my training on my own - how can I stay motivated and focused? Jimmy F A. Long runs can be...

Q&A with Physio Matt Todman
By on 10/05/2013 16:47:56
Catch up with the highlights from our recent webchat with Six Physio physio Matt Todman.

Matt qualified as a physio 20 years ago and has spent the past decade at the forefront of sports medicine. He works as a consultant in private practice dealing with everyone from elite level runners to beginners.Q1. I’m grateful for the opportunity to raise this question with you...

Q&A highlights: Physio Matt Todman
By on 08/04/2013 14:07:19
Catch up with the highlights of this week's webchat

Catch up with the highlights from our recent webchat with Six Physio physio Matt Todman.The theme was last-minute race help.Matt qualified as a physio 20 years ago and has spent the past decade at the forefront of sports medicine. He works as a consultant in private practice deal...

Q+A: I have blisters between my toes. Help!
By Gareth Bamsey on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q I’ve developed a recurring blister between my big toe and the one next to it. I’ve tried taping up the area and also using petroleum jelly, all to no avail. It’s now making me miss training.A As you’ve discovered, petroleum jelly is not durable enough to overcome the mechanic...

Q+A: Am I training too hard for my age?
By George Gandy on 03/09/2000 21:35:13
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q I’m a 53-year-old male who races all distances from 5K to the marathon. I train six days a week: four hard sessions, two easy ones, plus a rest day. Do you think this is too much for someone of my age?A The real key to making any training programme successful is to get the rig...

Q+A: Why should I bother with energy drinks?
By Joe Beer on 09/09/2002 09:45:06
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q. Why should I bother with energy drinks? I know that I need to keep hydrated during training and racing, but isn’t water good enough?A. As you run, two things happen: (1) you lose water as your body uses it to cool down and (2) you use muscle carbohydrate reserves to fuel you...

Q+A: Is running killing my sex drive?
By Warren Scott on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q I recently started training more heavily for some upcoming 5Ks and 10Ks. I run six days a week, including speedwork. I’m a fit 24-year-old, but I’ve noticed my sex drive flagging. Could my running be causing this?A There certainly can be a relationship between hard training a...

Q+A: Do I have 'runner's liver'?
By Patrick Milroy on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q After suffering from some internal bleeding, I underwent a series of medical tests. These showed that all my baseline bio-readings were normal, but that my liver is larger than average, which my doctors suggest could be the cause of the bleeding. I know distance runners develo...

Q+A: Will Achilles scar tissue removal work?
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q Following a partial tear in my Achilles tendon, the scar tissue thickened, resulting in stiffness, aches and swelling. I am due to have an operation to remove this scar tissue, which means that my leg will be immobilised for two weeks. I’m told that, with physiotherapy, I shou...

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