Stand with the leg to be stretched behind the other with the top of your toes against the floor. Gently press the front of the foot being stretched towards the floor. You can fine-tune this stretch by reaching the foot further back or twisting it to the side slightly. You should feel a stretch across […]
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what is plantar fasciitis? Under the skin on the sole of your foot is some tough connective tissues, called the plantar fascia. When you get plantar fasciitis it becomes painful to put your foot down when walking or running. Pain is usually in the heel and is worse when you wake up in the morning […]
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how to stretch before running
Should you stretch before or stretch after running? It’s easy to be confused about stretching because the advice out there keeps changing. However, it seems to have settles that static stretching isn’t beneficial before running – but might be afterwards. how to stretch before running? Good question. But warming up should be your aim rather […]
Hamstrings, the muscle in your back thigh, can often become strained while or after running. This strain is commonly found when people are speed training or racing. A slight strain will allow you to continue running, but will recur if you begin speed training too soon. You are best off eliminating speed workouts for a […]
Side ache facts: A side ache or side stitch is a pain in the abdominal region that is associated with exercise. Runners are ten times more likely to experience side aches than cyclists. Running, endurance horseback riding and swimming are the sports with the most reported side aches. Younger runners get side aches / stitches […]
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Injured Runner – hamstring stretching
Hamstrings, the muscle in your back thigh, can often become strained while or after running. This strain is commonly found when people are speed training or racing. A slight strain will allow you to continue running, but will recur if you begin speed training too soon. You are best off eliminating speed workouts for a […]