is quite expensive enough (though I guess two pairs would last twice as long).However, if it helps, I will go for it. I am 51 so don't bounce back from injuries as quickly as I used to and am very keen to avoid mishaps :)Best wishes,Liz Hi Liz, first
Hi folks. I just posted something on another thread where someone was asking about ice baths and it made me think of this.Lots of us who do distance running have trouble with avoiding injuries. If you're not sure what to get as a Christmas present
inflexible. I also suspect my gait may have changed as I've become more experienced and quicker. I'm hoping to do my second marathon next spring.I've decided to seek professional help! My main aim is to avoid injury - any performance gains would be a bonus
Hi there, dont know if this is the correct board for this post.I ran the FLM last year just under 4hrs, I trained really hard after Christmas through injuries to both ankles that just didnt recover. I think I can get closer to 3.30 to be honest if I
to up my mileage but even following the 10percent rule my body dosent seem to like it very much picking up a particularly nasts bout of plantar facilities which put me out for 3-4months and a knee injury which put me out for 2months. In the past ive
consulting an expert to avoid any risk of injury. Although the benefits of forefoot striking are still being debated, all the experts can agree on the dangers of overstriding. If your foot lands in front of your knee then you are overstriding. This means
and focus on your motion.Don't ignore the signsAvoiding injury is a full-time job for runners, and you should always be aware of your training and nutrition. Experiencing stiffness, soreness and tightness is normal during training, but these should subside
My foot injury is still ongoing and now my plantar tendon seems OK my physio is pretty sure there is some swelling around the sesamoid bones. Has anyone else had this? I have read that you can get pads to help protect the area - has anyone used
long story short- i have hurt my foot and the physio suggested i was wearing the wrong shoe which would have contributed. I was wearing a really lightweight neutral shoe, which when i started out running earlier this year was just fine as I wasn't exactly doing heavy mileage. But...
- of the musculoskeletal system won't enable you to perform to your full running potential and, worse still, may see you stepping ever closer to injury.Check your competency "It's all about physical competence," says running coach and movement specialist Kelvin Giles