INJURIES

Unfortunately, runners frequently suffer from injuries, and the knees constitute one of the areas that are more commonly affected (followed by the feet and the ankles, the hips, the Achilles tendon and the calf). Runners’ most frequent injuries are the patellofemoral syndrome or patellar chondropathy, the iliotibial band syndrome, the plantar fasciitis, the patellar tendinitis …

Patellar Chondropathy: Causes, Symthoms and what a runner should do Read More »

Shin splints; a fairly vague, non-medical term used by runners to describe pain felt in the general area of the shin or front of the lower leg. The pain could be originating from a number of sources but is frequently the result of inflammation in the thin protective layer surrounding the shin bone (tibia) caused …

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The benefits of running are many and it’s not unusual for those new to the activity to become bitten by the ‘running bug’ and get carried away. I know of one particular gentleman who took up jogging at the age of sixty simply because his doctor suggested he should get more exercise and the thought …

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A blister is a small pocket of fluid that appears in the upper layer of the skin. It’s considered a defence mechanism of the body as it forms in between the outer layer of the skin, known as “epidermis” and the next layer, known as “dermis”. The fluid’s main function is to serve as a …

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Are you an overpronator? Do you suffer knee pain? Discover the relation between overpronation and knee pain. PRONATION, OVERPRONATION & UNDERPRONATION: The Simple Definition The feet are essential for proper running form and good biomechanics, but they are often neglected by runners. Trying to run with poor foot mechanics is like trying to build a …

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No runner is free of suffer injuries, but there are ways to minimize the risks of suffer one, as well as common mistakes that will practically ensure an injury. This is the reason why we bring you the four common ways to get injured during the half and full marathon training: DOING TOO MUCH The “no …

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