Reclining Pigeon PoseSTRETCHES: Hips and lower backBENEFIT: Eases hip and knee pain by opening hips and stretching the IT (iliotibial) bandDO IT: Lie on your back. Cross your right ankle over your left thigh. Extend your right arm through your legs

A: Whether or not to stretch before a run has always been a source of debate among runners. Personally, I like to do very gentle stretches even before a normal training run. I tried not stretching prior to runs back in 2002 but ended up with more

on the left hand side. During my long runs I start getting aches and numbness down the top of my leg and as the run gets longer the front. The numbness has stopped me doing any tempo work but I have managed to keep plodding out on long runs but need to stretch

Lucy says: The stretch fit is of these tights is really effective, they are incredibly comfortable and definitely feel like a second skin. They were also really easy to take off thanks to the handy zip along the calf.Once I started running

rise with a wide elasticated waist band and offer a snug fit with their flatlocked seams and breathable fabric. Made with high performance stretch fabric, they provide light muscle compression, designed to support activity.I opted for the brightest