pair of Gore tights, such as the Mythos ones. They may be expensive but they keep the legs warm and allow you to get on with the run without problems. The quad muscles have good blood supply, so, for them to feel numb, one of two things must have

After a long run or race, your legs, back and shoulders can feel very tight. Practising a few simple restorative yoga poses can help you regain your range of motion, reduce the swelling in your legs and improve blood circulation to  help speed your

uphill, but running uphill all the time isn't really an option! I've seen two physios and a sports doctor, and all have suggested various abdominal/core strength exercises. They think it's perhaps a tight psoas or abdominal muscle, and have tried manually

numberA carefully-selected expert panel will then decide on a winner, and the winning club will receive 50 sets of New Balance Kit (25 women's and 25 men's) comprising shorts/tights, tees, jackets and shoes. Please note that there is a 500-word limit per

race. "Consistency and knowing what works for you is key," he says.BAD HABIT: You never stretch It’s hard to squeeze in runs some days, never mind stretching. But tight muscles can contribute to shin splints, plantar fasciitis and muscle pulls, which

, this is central and just below the chest muscles: for women, just below the bra, but as high a possible.The fit The strap can be adjusted for snugness around your chest and should be as tight as possible, without restricting your breathing. This is one parameter

’t place on a map.Everyone I know is suffering from Charity Fatigue. There’s a limit to how many times you can mug and blackmail the shrinking circle of surly, tight-lipped misanthropes you once called friends. So nowadays, I prefer to sponsor others than

does the same, but from the inside.As I read the entry on filiariasis, I realised with a flush of panic that my shoes felt tight. I was certain that by the time we landed at Orly, the tiny worms infesting my lymphatic system would have caused my legs

and run 30-45 minutes." Training tip Go for a swim the day after a hard run - the water relieves muscle tightness and speeds recovery from muscular micro-tears.

," says Anderson. "As they get fitter, they experience a natural lengthening as the body's true range of movement stops being distorted by tight muscles."Quick Step This lengthening is a positive, natural process - but you can ease it along with dynamic