If you are a runner then you must care for your body properly, ensuring it can handle the training sessions you put it through. Having a selection of exercises that you can do to strengthen your muscles can help prevent injuries while also building up the muscle’s training endurance, meaning you can start training harder …
If you’re interested in running as a hobby, then you already know how difficult recovery can be. This is especially true if you are training for a marathon, triathlon or a race. Having a good recovery plan is just as vital as your training plan and diet plan, as your muscles need time to recover …
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Do runners need to work out their quadriceps? Absolutely! It might seem counterintuitive, but the aim here isn’t to build big quadriceps. Working out with weights and resistance can also be done to build power and endurance, which can benefit running pace, sprint starts, and running uphill (incline). There are a ton of quadriceps exercises …
Runners can quite often find themselves saddled with injuries that come about as a result of over-exertion, or improper practice when exercising. Joint and muscle damage are both very common when exercising, and can lead to extensive recovery periods that runners totally dread. However, easily one of the most common problems that plague runners is …
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Ever gone on a big run, and got that feeling stuck in your chest? It’s a really uncomfortable burning sensation that just won’t go away unless you slow down, and sometimes the faster you seem to go the harsher the feeling can get. Don’t worry, you’re not alone here, the sensation you’re feeling is all …
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Running is quite an intensive sport so it is no surprise that it can result in some injuries. Common running injuries include shin splints, sore knees and ankles, muscle sprains, and blisters. A lot of people will experience blisters on the heels or balls of their feet – but did you know that you can …
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According to estimates, 24 percent of athletes in the US will experience Achilles tendonitis at some point when exercising out. Achilles tendon ruptures are more common in men than in women, and they are more likely to happen in those over 50. However, this injury can afflict anyone of any age or gender, and frequent …
Running a marathon is one of the hardest sporting events the average person can do. Whether it be a quarter, half, or full marathon, the distances you can cover can be many miles, and so the right training is needed so you are ready for this challenge. If you are a beginner at running in …
Marathon Training For All Skill Levels: How Many Miles Should You Run? Read More »
Have you been feeling tightness around your hip when running and what to know why? Perhaps you have heard it could be your Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) but aren’t sure what it is? Or are you curious and want to know more? Whatever your question might be, we have the answer for you! Today, we …
Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) – Tightness From Running – How To Fix It! Read More »
Learning to be the best runner you can usually revolve around covering distance, getting faster, and safely to avoid injury. These are all very important facets for a runner to focus on, but they aren’t always the most important thing to focus on. Learning to run distances at higher speeds often means looking a little …
