Should I use Heat or Ice for a Running Injury?
A pulled calf muscle, an aching hip or a twisted knee are issues that most runners have faced or will do so in the future. But do you reach for…
6 Tips for Getting Back to Running After a Break
I’ve been taking my return to running post-Covid VERY slowly. I tried to follow the recent guidelines in the British Medical Journal . I didn’t want to take any chances…
Will long runs weaken my immune system?
We all know that running is good for our body and mind but what effect does it have on our immune system? Will regular running improve our immunity and help…
Running and Heartburn
Heartburn when running is a fairly common complaint. You might get a bad taste in your mouth, burning or discomfort behind your breast bone or simply keep burping as you…
How to get rid of athlete’s foot
Itchy feet? Flaky skin between your toes? It could be athlete’s foot. This is a common condition, especially among those who spend a lot of time in trainers. It can…
What’s the best painkiller for runners?
If you’ve twanged a muscle, gone over on an ankle or your joints are stiff after running, you might reach for a painkiller. But which painkiller should runners use when…
How does running improve mental health?
I started running because I wanted to feel physically fitter. I soon discovered that it was the mental health benefits of running that would have the biggest impact on me…
How to Avoid Running Injuries
Do you have ‘injury prevention’ as part of your running plan? Running is great when it’s going well but injuries are miserable. Most runners don’t think about how to prevent…
Running niggle or injury?
You feel a twinge in your knee when you’re running. Do you keep going? Do you stop? Thoughts of a running career-ending injury flash through your mind. Then you tell…
Why do my fingers go cold, white and numb when I run?
Cold hands when you run outside in the winter is no big surprise but what if your fingers get so cold that they go white, numb and look like they’re…