Running. How much running is too much?

   Running – How Much Running is Too Much? Understanding the Fine Line Between Progress and Overload As runners we want to do our best, and the thrill of a personal best or the satisfaction of finishing a hard session can become addictive. The more we run, the better we get, up to a point.…

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Tibialis Posterior Tendon: Why it Matters for Runners and How to Prevent Injury

  Tibialis Posterior Tendon: Why It Matters for Runners and How to Prevent Injury The Tibialis Posterior tendon plays a vital role in foot stability, particularly in runners and active individuals. When functioning well, it helps maintain arch support and controls foot motion. However, when injured, it can cause significant discomfort and long-term structural changes.…

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Why you shouldn’t be doing static stretches before a run

Why you shouldn’t be doing static stretches before a run At almost every Park run I see runners leaning against a tree stretching their calf or pulling their leg up behind them to stretch the quads before the run starts. It looks pro, however you m ay be surprised to hear that static stretching before…

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Why would you run in the rain?

Why would you run in the rain? “Are you mad?” A question often asked by my non running friends! And to be fair I do know a few fair-weather runners who retreat to the indoor ‘dreadmill’ on rainy days. But we live in England, and there is a lot of rain here! So limiting your…

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Is it ok to run with lower back pain

Is running a good idea if you have lower back pain?   It was a few weeks before the London Marathon and I was in big trouble. My training had gone well so far, but after doing a long run with some friends at a faster pace than I was used to, my back completely…

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