Chafing, blisters and blackened toenails — training for a big run can be punishing on the body. Day in, day out, you push your body to its limit as you strive to run that bit further and that bit faster.…
Written by Dr. Adam Siegel, DPM Plantar fasciosis and Achilles tendinosis are two of the most common sources of foot pain plaguing runners. If you’ve ever suffered from either of them, you know they can be debilitating! Plantar fasciosis is…
A recent survey of 2000 people showed that 10% of people injured themselves running and was the leading cause of injury among women. With a reported 2 million people running on a regular basis in the UK, it’s no surprise…
Getting fluids in without choking, inhaling too much air or spilling most of it down your front whilst running is not an easy task! Here’s a bit of practical advice on how to overcome the issue of drinking on the move during your next…
Lower back pain, which often results from weak deep core muscles, isn’t uncommon in runners. Here’s what you can do to address the source of your pain and get back to pounding the pavement. Running is one of the world’s…
When it comes to running in the snow, Dr Andrew Murray knows a fair bit about making the most of a bad situation. 1) ENJOY IT Looking out of my window today even a couple big ugly buildings in front…
TRAIL RUNNING at night could help protect you from long term injuries… as long as you can get through the first few weeks unscathed. That’s according to leading UK osteopath Stephen Makinde, who says that when your body has reduced…
There are many causes of chest pain, some of them serious. Here we look at some of the more common causes and their symptoms. Words Dr Yvette Brindle When we think of chest pain and exercise, many of us worry…
What puts the most pressure on our joints and how can we avoid this? Weight bearing and repetitive actions put the most stress on your joints. Jumping down from the cab of a lorry, for example, would subject your knee…
Running expert Matt Phillips discusses wearing kinesiology tape during runs Find kinesiology tape in a variety of colours and patterns at rocktape.co.uk Q: Earlier this year I started running after a long time from exercise. I have worked my way…