Injury prevention
Side stitches in running
We have all been there. Everything is humming along just fine on our run or perhaps, even race. Then it creeps in like a very unwelcome stranger. Denial is followed by alarm leading you to the conclusion that you are now the victim of a side stitch. Not me (!) you [...]
30Jun2008 | sean | 2 comments | Continued
Post run essentials
After each run find the time to recuperate and strengthen your body with these 10 post run essentials.
1. Consume a snack with ~100g of carbohydrate within 30 minutes of finishing a run of any intensity.
2. Spend 10-15 minutes going through a routine of long slow stretching. Hold each [...]
ITB syndrome prevented with foam rolling
I love my foam roller. It certainly keeps me running day in and day out. Like many runners I will develop tightness in the legs around the iliotibial band (ITB). The foam roller is the next best thing to a massage for the ITB.
To use the foam roller properly you need to work the large [...]
Injury prevention for runners vol. 1
Injury prevention exercisesKeeping your body strong as a runner requires attention to the muscle groups in the gleuteal and trunk region. These muscle groups maintain posture and initiate the movement in the major muscle groups while running.Incorporating a series of injury prevention exercises that focus to develop and balance strength through the butt, stomach and [...]
22Jan2008 | sean | 1 comment | Continued