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what can you do to prevent running injuries
Training tips, Leg injuries

What can you do to prevent running injuries

Preventing injuries when running Running is a great form of exercise that is great for physical health as well as mental well-being. However, like any other physical activity, it carries the risk of injury. Injuries are indeed, a fact of the runners life. So what can you do to prevent running injuries? Your running injuries

can running harm pregnancy
Training tips, Health

Ask us today – can running harm pregnancy?

Being active in pregnancy – can running harm pregnancy? During pregnancy the two most obvious physical changes are weight gain and the growing bump – but other changes also occur including a softening of the ligaments and an increase in blood volume. This means considerations must be made, but medically is a good idea to

beginners marathon training plan
Training tips, Cross training

Easy 12 week beginners marathon training plan

How do I start training for a marathon? You’re considering running a marathon – how fantastic. A tiny percentage of people take on this challenge so great work for considering doing it. You might be a beginner but with the right mindset and training plan you can do it. To help you achieve this amazing

calves cramping when running
Recovery, Leg injuries

Calves cramping when running? Tips to stop it

what is calf cramp? Muscle fibres contract and relax in turn when you use a muscle. Sometimes a muscle gets stuck in the contracted state and that’s what the pain of cramp is. Pain in the back of the lower leg is calf cramp, and if you find calves cramping when running, you often have

Cross training

Elliptical Cross Training – The Injured Runner

Elliptical training is an excellent form of cross training because of the similarity to running, ease of use and reduced impact. There are several brands, each with a slightly different design. You may want to check out a few health clubs to find a model that feels comfortable for you. Keep a towel handy because

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