Category: Running
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Running after an injury
Injuries are the biggest hurdles a long distance runner faces. Trouble with the knee cap, Achilles heel, foot arch and shin splints, as well as tight or weak hamstrings are some of the most common running injuries marathoners grapple with. A dull, aching pain inside and around the knee cap, heel or lateral thigh, swelling…
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Are you marathon-ready?
The 6km Dream Run may seem like a breeze and you may have managed a few half marathons with ease. But the rules of mathematics get tossed aside when you sign up for the full marathon. Veterans will tell you that 21 km x 2 does not equal 42 km. It is ten times as…
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Strength-training for long-distance runners
Many believe that to be a successful runner, all you have to do is sprint regularly. The truth is that to become a stronger and faster runner you need to strength-train too. Some studies have shown runners can reduce injuries with just 10 to 20 minutes of strength-training daily. A majority of runners benefit from…
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Can running help you lose weight?
Wondering if your daily sprint is helping you stay in shape? Yes it is. Running is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories and get fit without having to restrict your diet. If you’re combining a regular running routine with cutting calories, you’re likely to lose weight. It’s convenient It costs nothing, you…