How to start running from scratch You want to give running a go – what great news! We are here to help you make running pain and injury free and rewarding and help you understand exactly how to start running from scratch. This is our simple and easy to follow how to’ guide: how to […]
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
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 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
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
