Active Podiatry - Podiatry in Kent for Runners & Active PeoplePosts Tagged ‘running injuries’
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 MoreWhy the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It)
Forefoot pain? Book an appointment now Why the Front of Your Foot Hurts When Running or Walking (And What to Do About It) Pain in the front of your foot can be frustrating, especially when it starts to affect your running or your daily walks. Many people search for answers, only to find that forefoot…
Read MoreWhy 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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