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Self Massage with a Spikey Ball

Valerie 21/03/2017 0

I can’t rave enough about self massaging with a Spikey Ball. I’ve been using my ball for over 5 years regularly between seeing my massage therapist. T...

Is Coconut Water a Sports Drink Substitute?

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

There’s been a lot of hype in the sporting world that Coconut Water is a great sports drink substitute. Let’s check it out.?Coconut Water is the wat...

Electrolyte Drinks v's Gels

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

Recently gel sales have risen sharply and the single serve portions have proven popular. But are they as good as electrolyte drinks, and what are the ...

3 Easy Do's and Don'ts for Icing

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

Using ice correctly can decrease pain and inflammation and speed up healing on a running injury. Ensure you are icing correctly otherwise you may dama...

3 Strategies for Mentally Coping with a Running Injury

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

It can be frustrating if injury stops you running, here are some 3 coping strategies that you can use to lift your spirits and keep you on a positive...

Time for a Massage?

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

The benefits of having a sports massage to improve running performance have only started to be scientifically explored. Current understanding is a sp...

The Great Shoe Debate - James Kuegler

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

"I have a question about shoes. Its been probably 2 months since I started 'changing' my run form. Before that, there was plenty of heel striking goi...

Sports Gel Basics 101

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

When we do long runs, we need to provide our bodies with carbohydrates to provide more energy, sodium to replace the salt we’ve sweated out, and potas...

Side Stitch Prevention & Cure

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

Side stitch is common when you first start out running because your abdomen is not used to the jostling that running causes. Most runners find that th...

Improve Your Running Speed

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

Sometimes, the simplest things can be holding your running training back, like how you eat, sleep and think. Many runners are surprised to learn that ...

Do I Need a Sports Drink or Simply Water?

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

If you are running more than 90 minutes you need to consume a drink with electrolytes. Electrolyte drinks like PowerAde or Gatorade contain sodium an...

3 Step Path for Runners to Avoid Achilles Injury

Valerie 02/06/2016 0

Achilles injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries. The location of the Achilles tendon can mean a niggle here can act as a warning system...

8 Tips for Getting Over a Bad Run

Valerie 01/06/2016 0

Had a bad run? We all have them, we find them confidence destroying and depressing, but here are some tips to forget it quickly and get on with your n...

So you have a big hairy goal? Now What?

Valerie 01/06/2016 0

You have set yourself a big humongous running challenge, something bigger than you have ever achieved before. Maybe it’s a half marathon, God forbid a...