for a bicycle he can supply in the first place.Jim McConnelJim McConnel is a coach with Driven To Tri (driventotri.com), a sports massage therapist and an XTERRA triathlete. He has been involved in sport since school. He began with track running
, all claiming that they can help runners. Chiropractors, osteopaths, sports doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists and sports masseurs can all lay claim to expertise in treating running injuries. “It can be extremely confusing,” confesses John Betser
or fortnightly sports massage – I aim for once every 100 miles or so. When I am running I try to make a mental note of the location of every little twinge, even if I only notice it very fleetingly, so that I can tell my massage therapist. Almost inevitably he
as much as they love running. Don’t forget to recycle your old trainers too!Good for: eco-warriors iPod Touch with Nike+ sensor, (iPod Touch £169.99, Nike+ iPod Sport kit £10.99) www.nike.com/nikestore The iPod Touch is one of the flashiest
of many common running-related ailments from the comfort of your home. Massage is an excellent way of easing slight aches and loosening tight muscles. The Togu Body Roll (£12.99) lets you do it yourself, as you can roll it over tender thighs and sore
like a Hobbit."Bedgebury Forest Estate, May 12Bedgebury National Pinetum and forest is one of the premier forest locations in the southeast of England. With nearly 10,000 trees and shrubs, the Pinetum is the most complete collection of temperate
received it before the race), energy bars, plasters, water or sports drink, petroleum jelly or sports lubricant, and fresh clothes and extra socks to wear after the race.Warm up and cool down Between 20 and 30 minutes before the start of the race, warm up
for the 50K)Contact: tel 00 33 553 28 87 54; e-mail contact@100kmbelves.com; web www.100kmbelves.comOther information Maximum time allowed: 20 hours. Pasta party (€11) on the Friday night and typical regional meal (€15) on the Saturday night (if you
, an osteopath and tried massage, but to no avail.A Its possible that the initial cause of your problems was an over-zealous approach to training. When you take up any sport, a gradual approach is essential. This allows the body to adapt to the new stress
Q I suffered from pain in my hip and back for about 12 months. Then my back suddenly stiffened completely while I was out running and I had to stop. It has been variously diagnosed as a slipped disc and a trapped L4 nerve, but after treatment
