DOMS – the reason you can’t get down the stairs after a race!
My recent marathon was a great reminder of exactly how painful and comical Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) can be! Standing at the top of a set of stairs and…
How Soon Can I Run Again After A Marathon?
After your marathon you might be desperate to get out training again or you might be inclined to hang up your trainers for a while (hopefully not for good!). But…
What to Expect After Your Marathon – part two
Post marathon is a really important time to look after your body. Get things wrong and you are highly likely to injure yourself, delay your return to regular running and…
3 Tips for When Your Long Run has Made you Doubt Yourself.
Full on marathon season is beginning to kick in and many runners are at the peak of their training plans. The long runs are really long. Tiredness levels are high…
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…
Answering Health Questions for Runners – on the Imperfectly Empowered Podcast (Part 1)
Isn’t it wonderful when you meet a kindred spirit? Someone else who is as passionate as you are about helping people to get active and live healthy lives.
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…
Active Health Episode 4: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Research evidence isn’t clear yet but it’s possible that as many as 43 per cent of recreational athletes might be affected by RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). RED-S is…
Top Tips for Festive Running
How do you feel about running through the festive period? Maybe you’ve got some time off work and plan to run more. Maybe you’ll just be so busy with commitments…
How many rest days do runners need?
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…