the injured runner
How to start running from scratch – for beginners! You want to give running a go – what great news! We are here to help you make running pain and injury free and rewarding. This is our ‘how to’ guide to starting running for beginners. You can do it. We have, and you can too. […]
What can you do to prevent running injuries: injured runner introduction Running is a great form of exercise that is not only good for physical health but also mental well-being. However, like any other physical activity, it carries the risk of injury. Injuries are indeed, a fact of the runners life. But running injuries can […]
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 […]
Step one as you start running as a total beginner Firstly and very importantly – well done for looking online for this advice. You want to take the first step to becoming a runner – it’s really a great first step to take and you can absolutely do it. How to start running as a […]
How do I train for a marathon? Great question! We have pulled together a beginners marathon training plan here specially designed to take you from gentle jog, to finishing a 26.2mile marathon in 12 weeks. Running a marathon is something a tiny percentage of people have ever achieved – so you’re going to be in […]
womens running beginner challenge – good reasons to get started! Running or any kind of regular physical activity is positive for you and your health. The great thing about running is that it is one of the easiest sports to take up as you don’t need much kit to get started, can set off straight […]
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 […]
Is it safe to run with a hangover? If you’re reading this post, you’ve probably had a bit too much to drink and are working out is it safe to run with a hangover? Should you run while hungover? Let’s discuss the evidence. how much did you drink? So let’s start with the facts. The […]
Lower Back Pain from running Back pain is probably the most common musculoskeletal condition afflicting humans. Estimates are as high as 50% of Americans are currently experiencing some back pain and 80% will experience it at some time in their lives. Lower back pain can range from a mild annoyance to disabling. You may feel […]
Ankle sprains and running after ankle sprains Ankle sprains are a risk of running and happen to most people over the course of their running career – many people more than once. Sprains involve various degrees of inflammation and ligaments It is really important to treat ankle sprains seriously and quickly. Here are some tips […]