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After the Finish Line: How to Recover after a Half Marathon
After the Finish Line: How to Recover after a Half Marathon Tim Veysey-Smith, Sports Podiatrist, Active Podiatry and Physiotherapy There is a particular feeling that comes with crossing the line of a half marathon: a mix of pride, relief and legs that suddenly seem to belong to someone else. I know it well, both…
Read MoreAre you ready for the Tonbridge Half Marathon?
The Tonbridge Half Marathon is getting closer. Or maybe another big running event you have signed up for? By now most of your training is behind you. You may have spent the past few months gradually increasing your mileage, fitting runs around work and family life and perhaps wondering at times why you signed up…
Read MoreTight calf muscles. Why it matters and what to do.
Tight calf muscles. Why it matters and what to do. Do your calf muscles always feel tight? Perhaps you go for a run or a long walk and afterwards you feel as though your calves need stretching. The obvious answer seems to be: I’ve got tight calf muscles, so I need to stretch them. But…
Read MoreDo I need a Gait Analysis?
Book your Gait Analysis here Do I need a gait analysis? The aim of a gait analysis is to identify if the way you walk and run is contributing to or increasing your risk of injury. Movement patterns such as excessive rolling in of the foot, or pronation, and instability at the hips…
Read MoreShould you still be static stretching? What does the science say?
Should You Still Be Static Stretching? What the Science Says If you are a runner, a walker, or someone who leads an active lifestyle, you have probably been advised at some point to stretch before exercise. But is static stretching still recommended, and does it really help to prevent injuries or improve performance?…
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