they recognised a lack of data linking specific traits – age, weight, gender, foot type – to running injuries. So they decided to conduct research that was later published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. "We found that certain injuries were
At a Glance Profile Nickname: fat face Age: 45 Running for: 25 years No. of marathons: 6 PBs: 5K: 21:31 10K: 45
boredom. The solution is to make one run per week a faster work-out to elevate your fitness, add variety, develop your concentration and get you out of that go-slow rut. The tempo run is a wonderful change of pace for a number of reasons.Most experts
you can't forget. And always have a backup plan in case the weather is just too bad - then you can switch and improve in another area." - Alex Lewis "Keep racing during winter, in duathlons, run races and so on. There will be days that are no fun
Sam is one of the UK's leading fitness experts, and a keen runner. She has completed 15 marathons (with a PB of 3:22) and the Himalayan 100 Mile Race among numerous others.In addition to her first class degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Sam is a
Kerry McCarthy is senior writer for Runner's World magazine. He has run 10 marathons, raced Usain Bolt and trained with Paula Radcliffe - but he hasn't been able to touch his toes since he was a child.Hello and welcome to our new Yoga for Runners
's especially valuable during long training sessions or races, when steady-release energy keeps you from running out of energy. During fuel shortages, your body sends protein to the liver, where it is turned into backup carbs.But the power of protein doesn
There’s no single 'best shoe' – everyone has different needs. All sorts of things - your biomechanics, your weight, the surfaces you run on, and obviously, the shape of your feet - mean that one person's ideal shoe can be terrible
If you think a real knee is easily damaged, try taking out your frustrations on a fake one. A busted fake knee stands on my desk – a life-size prop of the kind that experts whip out to explain why this critical yet critically vulnerable joint can
around about the five-mile mark when running. The feeling is awful and I can't carry on. Usually my pre-run meal would be poached eggs on brown toast. I’ve now got a psychological fear and it's ruining my training. Chris HenryA. I recommend you switch
