It’s the ASICS Target 26.2 training day, University of Birmingham, March 3. Roll call: the ASICS Target 26.2 team, Runner’s World, ASICS UK, the Target 26.2 coaches and the ASICS PRO Team experts.The ASICS Target 26.2 team are over halfway through their training, and they’re at t...
Q I’m 44 years old and have been running for 20 years. I stretch my calves and hamstrings before I run but have recently suffered a calf strain after a few miles. How can I avoid this and how should these injuries be treated when they occur?A From
Want to know the formula for running success? It goes: run, recover, repeat. While most of us get the beginning and end bits right, the middle step often gets overlooked. It's partly because we're short of time, but I suspect there's also the belief that, unless you're running 80...
It's stretch time with ASICS PRO Team physiotherapist Sarah Connors before the scheduled Sunday long run.
seconds of walking lunges.You've got...45 minutesYou should: Do an envelope run, body-weight resistance training and stretchingAdding flexibility work increases range of motion, which decreases injury risk and improves alignment, says Pierce.Here's how
Q Im a 17-year-old middle-distance runner. Last year I started growing really fast and reached 6ft 6in. Now I regularly experience pains in my upper arms, hamstrings and thighs after harder runs. My GP says I should stretch more, while my coach
Your Cool-down While you’re adjusting your heart rate from revving to resting, you can also boost your flexibility – by stretching. Just remember to hold each stretch for 15 to 60 seconds, and breathe throughout.Here are the other sessions:Session Two
children like pulling the legs off flies.I’ve always hated stretching. Warming up, it seemed to me, was a waste of time. As far as I was concerned, the first 10 miles of the race was my warm-up. Result: I am barely able to touch my knees, let alone my toes
be in the region of one to two minutes; successive drop jumps should be separated by intervals of at least 15-30 seconds – or even longer for very intense multiple hop and jump routines. These recovery intervals will allow the stretch reflex mechanism to return
. Consider the surfaceGrass and dirt trails are nice, but a smooth surface is even more important. Tree roots, pavement cracks and potholes can be dangerous. Synthetic tracks smooth and springy are often your best bet.4. Warm up and stretchAlways begin
