sports therapist Sophie Vowden, "so tight knots in the calves can pull on the calcaneus, subsequently pulling on the plantar." In a 60-strong study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy, subjects undertook the following regime to soothe

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

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

as not to annoy the honed and toned swimming machines ploughing up and down, and then started splashing around and whingeing.It was tight around the neck. The water was cold on my face, but my forearms were warm. It was so BUOYANT (and I know that's its job) - my

the countryside on a largely flat course, with just a couple of tight chicanes to keep riders focused. The two-lap 10K run took competitors along the reservoir edge and the causeway across the water, before they turned and headed back for home.Nick Dunn had

(iliotibial band) problems, can arise if these muscles are too tight. The pigeon pose (a yoga position) will help stretch these muscles; it can also help prevent sciatica and reduce your chance of developing ITB issues. Doing running drills as part of your

head should be touching your shins, or at least your knees if that's too tricky to start with.8. Now grip your heels tightly and push your hips upwards, stretching out your hamstrings. If your head and torso come away from your body bend your knees

. Only sink as far down as you can without suffering joint pain, and if your calves are tight and your heels start coming off the floor, ease off. To exit, inhale, returning slowly to the starting position.  3. For the second part of the posture (there

-Marathon in March, I've suffered from unrelenting tightness and pain in my lower left calf.After the race, I rested up for a month (a whole month!) but then, refusing to admit defeat, I was back pounding the pavements. On days off from the gym bike, I've been

patience, concentration and a strong set of knees, which as a runner, you might not possess. Don't fret, however, you can build up to Toe Stand in stages, strengthening your knees as you go. If you've got tight hamstrings/ calves, take this pose slowly