Training for and running a marathon can put a great deal of strain on your body. It’s a rare soul who can do either without picking up at least one injury. But running is so beneficial for mind and body that it would be a shame to avoid it just because you might hurt yourself. Instead, try and safeguard yourself…
The first few months of the year signal the start of marathon training. Most UK marathons are scheduled for spring, so January to April see our streets increasingly populated with runners of all ages and ability. For some it will be their first marathon training experience while others will be seasoned pros. If you fit into either of these categories,…
You know that marathon training can be tough, but did you know that 60% of all runners report that they suffer chronic problems – those which occur over and over? If you’re marathon training then there’s no let up as you have to stay on course in order to be fit and fresh for the start line. Marathon training: When…
Marathon training is a particularly tough challenge, commanding dedication, a finely-honed training strategy and a strict diet. And the training, and the race itself, can be especially tough on the muscles, joints and bones. Due to the increasing strain on the body more and more runners have turned to massage to assist not only recovery, but to aid their performance…
Whether you’re an experienced runner or are completely fresh to the track, training for a marathon is no easy feat. It demands dedication, meal plans and a specific training plan to ensure you’re truly prepared for those 26 miles. Safe to say that you could do with all the helping hands you can get. Today, with technology becoming increasingly advanced,…
We all already know that eating five fruit and vegetables a day is important for our bodies. If you’re training for a marathon, or doing any sort of regular exercise, are you aware of what you should be eating to give your body the best chance of sustaining you? What you eat will help your body to recover efficiently. Training…
With just a few weeks to go until 40,000 people line up for the London Marathon, you’ll be well into your training by now, and running up to 18-20 miles. But sometimes those long training runs can feel, well, just so long. They take up the best part of a day, and when you wake up under your warm duvet…
If you’re running this year’s London Marathon on 24th April, you’ll have already started your training for it. As the training increases in its intensity and the runs get longer, the risk of injury can increase too, especially if you’re not a seasoned runner. Regular runners know that it can be unusual to be running without any sort of niggle. …
