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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Be honest with yourself, are you a runner who could probably benefit from doing some strength and conditioning? Do you struggle to stay motivated to do it? Are you recurrently…
How many times a week do you run? How many days do you have when you don’t run? Do you look at people doing running streaks with envy because you…
How is your posture generally? Are you slouching at your desk or laid back on the sofa reading this? There are many reasons to aim for good posture in everyday…