Ankle injuries are a common occurrence for runners given the pounding the ankle takes on pavements, roads or even rocky trails. The ankle plays an important role in shock absorption and synchronises naturally with your foot as you move forwards and your foot flexes back and forth. Ankle injuries can arise from losing balance and …
Can you go for a run with a cold? Well, common sense dictates. It really does depend on where your cold symptoms persist. The rule is simple – is your cold above or below the neck? If the niggly cold that is threatening to ruin your race preparation is above the neck then you may …
Our mini guide to running induced shin pain If you have not experienced it yourself then you will more than likely know somebody within your running community whom has been hindered by painful shins at some point or another. This article does not attempt to diagnose the cause of shin pain as to do this …
How much sleep do runners need? What do Paula Radcliffe and Usain Bolt have in common? They both apparently sleep for at least 10 hours per night and another couple of hours in the afternoon! Whether a beginner or experienced runner, lifestyle factors such as hydration, nutrition and sleep can impact on both motivation levels …
A Joggers Guide through Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter! There are four clearly defined seasons in the UK known as Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, each of which with its own unique qualities and distinctive weather patterns. Despite this the weather in the UK is unpredictable at best, increasingly so with the rise in global …
A marathon is only 26.2 miles right? Wrong! 1. It is going to take over your life in ways that you could never imagine Marathon training is a journey of at least 16 weeks. During this time you are going to eat, sleep and breathe marathon. You will go to bed and wake up thinking …
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Bonking for Marathon Runners! Training for and running a marathon is tough! One of the most talked about experiences that most marathon runners can relate to is the feeling of ‘hitting the wall’ or ‘bonking’ as it is called in America. It is that point, usually between 18 and 20 miles where you are hit …