The question of ‘how to breathe when running’ is one that many runners find themselves pondering, especially those new to running or starting to experiment with more intense sessions like sprint or hill intervals. Should we breathe through the mouth or nose? Is there a particular rhythm or technique we should be using?
Does post run stretching help reduce soreness or reduce risk of future injury? The research says no, but you could try some H.E.L.P.
Cadence when running refers to how many times the feet touch the ground per minute. Some schools of running suggest all runners shoud run at the same cadence, but is this supported ny research? Can reducing or increasing cadence help reduce running injury and increase performance?
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...
'Plyometric' is a term used to describe explosive, jumping type exercises e.g. squat jumps, skaters, clapping press ups, etc. Research suggests that plyometric exercise...
For many runners, finding the time to train for a half marathon can often be more realistic than that needed for a full marathon. Also, there's less chance of...
The most common mistake runners make when training for a marathon is incorrect pacing, often caused by not having a suitable target race pace or predicted race...
Do you (or a family member/ friend) suffer from pain that has persisted for over 3 months? Has resting / doing rehab exercises not really helped? Does massage / getting...
Choosing a suitable health professional can be time consuming and also very expensive, especially if after getting ‘treated’ the pain returns. To make things worse, the...
Cadence when running refers to how many times the feet touch the ground per minute. Some schools of running suggest all runners shoud run at the same cadence, but is this supported ny research? Can reducing or increasing cadence help reduce running injury and increase performance?
Of all the aches and pains suffered by runners, pain on the heel or sole of the foot is one of the most common – so common in fact that most sufferers find it simple to remember its Latin name: ‘Plantar Fasciitis’. What’s not so simple however is how to recover from it.
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.
The focus of Gait Analysis has (or at least should have) changed considerably over the last decade. Matt Phillips explains how. Also in this article, details of up & coming Gait Analysis workshops with Matt Phillips.
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...
'Plyometric' is a term used to describe explosive, jumping type exercises e.g. squat jumps, skaters, clapping press ups, etc. Research suggests that plyometric exercise...