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…
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…
Tips for Good Running Posture
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…
Are you a real runner?
I was interviewed for an article the other day and I was asked, ‘When did you start calling yourself a runner?’ I know I’m most certainly a runner now, it’s…