In triathlon men and women race side by side. This wise policy engenders a sense of camaraderie that is one of the most appealing aspects of our sport. But there are certain physical attributes and psychological traits specific to each sex
to contract properly) and also mobility exercises for the spine. In addition, you need a full stretching programme for the muscles and nerves that relate to your hips and spine.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist
problem and get appropriate treatment, visit a chartered physiotherapist. If CCS is diagnosed, they will refer you to a specialist for further work.Christian Brookes, chartered physiotherapist at the East Midlands Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
, and subsequently your times become a little slower. But, if you still enjoy marathons, keep doing them!—Andrew Caldwell, chartered physiotherapist at the East Midlands Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
new fitness routine. This will help you have a successful reintroduction to running, minimise injury risk, and provide you with a greater sense of enjoyment. —Dr Victor Thompson, Clinical Sports Psychologist
was. It was just awesome, really fun. It was especially significant being in London; every time you walked through a British crowd, they were so enthusiastic and having it all over the TV was great.What was your injury beforehand?I got spiked in late
, then perhaps you should consider this if you want to have a chance of a long-term, uninterrupted running career.Martin Haines, chartered physiotherapist and sports injury specialist
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
Alexander TechniqueIn a nutshell: Tune in to the act of running to boost efficiency, avoid injuries...and simply enjoy it more.The guinea pig: Myself, Sam Murphy – a coach, author and RW columnist. The Alexander Technique has changed both the way I
