Heel Striking: Root Of All Evil

Heel Striking: Root Of All Evil

Many runners are still being told by shoe shop staff, personal trainers or other therapists that the way to become a better runner and/or avoid injury is to change their heel strike to a midfoot or forefoot strike. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple and despite the good intention it is delivered with, advice like this can even cause injury.

Stop Trying To Get Fixed

Stop Trying To Get Fixed

Face Face Face Face Stop Trying To Get Fixed For runners struggling with pain or injury, it can often be confusing as to what type of health professional to visit. In a previous article we considered the difference between a sports therapist, physiotherapist,...
Shin Splints: Give Up Running?

Shin Splints: Give Up Running?

I haven’t been able to run for 6 months. I’ve been resting all the time because of shin splints but am now getting aching symptoms in my lower right leg on the outside, even when I sit down. It feels very sore when I run my fingers along the bone and just a few minutes of walking can start it. Maybe I have to accept running is not for me?

UltraMirage 100k with founder Amir Ben Gacem

UltraMirage 100k with founder Amir Ben Gacem

Face Face Face Face UltraMirage 100k with founder Amir Ben Gacem Amir Ben Gacem is the founder & race director of ULTRAMIRAGE EL DJERID 100K, the ultra trail that everyone is talking about, especially after we spoke with the 2018 female champion Elisabet Barnes in...
Hamstrings: Pain When I Sit Down?

Hamstrings: Pain When I Sit Down?

I always have a pain in the back of my leg and sometimes up into my bottom when I sit down. I always warm up and stretch after my runs but sometimes pain stops me from running and hurts when I pick up my daughter who is 3 years old. Any advice appreciated.