Recovery Run
This is a red pen. I’m doing a recovery run. Two statements, with each quite possibly as much truth as the other.
The foot 6
Read ‘the foot part 5’ I’m busy! When I get chance I’ll write the next part!
The foot 4
Read ‘the foot part 3’ With the arch now weakened and collapsed, let’s look at the possible consequences it could have on our foot. In this also expertly drawn diagram, the red line represents the plantar fascia, a length of connective tissue. The orange line represents the Achilles tendon.
The foot 3
Read ‘the foot part 2’ Look at this very expertly drawn diagram of the arch when I’ve (tried) to draw a foot around it. The red at the bottom represents the sole of a ‘supporting’ trainer. By supporting the arch, the sole is just pushing out the keystone and other pieces of the arch. With […]
The foot 2
Read ‘the foot – part 1’ Now, imagine if that arch isn’t really above your door, imagine if it is the arch of your foot. The foot that worked perfectly well all through school, all through every summer holiday, every single football game, netball game, game of Kick the can, British bulldog and whatever you […]
The foot 1
I’ve seen an increase in foot pain, self diagnosed plantar fasciitis, poor trainer choice (in my opinion) and heard a lot about how people are changing their running style because they’ve heard off the neighbour’s cat about barefoot running etc etc so before people get carried away, I’m going to put a few posts out […]
Cool down – when? why?
Before doing any exercise, whether it be running, circuit training, football or whatever you chose, it is vital that beforehand you go through a thorough and effective warm up routine and that afterwards you effectively cool down. We have touched on warming up here, with the aim being that your body; mainly your muscles, and […]
Warm up exercises – Concept and Importance
Introduction Warming-up is typically defined as a mild, preparatory activity performed before participating in a sport or exercise. It is characterized by a gradual increase in intensity
Choosing the correct running shoe
Running shoes that fit well, support your feet and enhance your performance are the first pre-requisite of a running program. Choosing a correct shoe for yourself is as much an art as it is a science and involves careful analysis of your individual requirement. Here we give you an insight into what all should […]
Achilles
Achilles tendinitis (correctly named Achilles tendinopathy) is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation and irritation of the Achilles tendon that can occur either in the acute or chronic form. The condition derives its name from Greek mythology, named after Achilles, the invincible Greek warrior of the Trojan War, who was considered to be vulnerable […]