Selective Rest – When to rest & when to keep running
“Should I keep running or not?” is a question we get asked a lot by runners here at goPhysio. At goPhysio, we prefer the term ‘selective rest’
“Should I keep running or not?” is a question we get asked a lot by runners here at goPhysio. At goPhysio, we prefer the term ‘selective rest’
Learn from the experts – 5 great short cuts to rapidly improving your running performance, it’s not cheating honest! Just focus on 1 and see if it helps.
Injured runners make up a huge proportion of the people we help here at goPhysio. The repetitive nature of the activity makes injuries quite a common occurrence.
Many runners have a high pain threshold which can be a help when you’re a runner but deciding whether to run through pain is a dark art and filled with many pitfalls!
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in 21st century society.
For a runner, running footwear is the most important piece of kit you will have in your running career (well – joint-most important next to a good Sports Bra for you ladies!). You will fight together through tarmac and forest paths, from quick mid-week runs to the long, slow Sunday ones. Training and racing side by …
Runners – The Importance of Footwear and getting it right! Read More »
Warming up for a run is definitely important! But what’s the best way to warm up?
So, you’ve read about the benefits of running, you’ve got some trainers, where do you start? If you’ve never run before, don’t let fear of the unknown stop you.
Calf pain for runners is common complaint. Your calf muscles are used extensively and repeatedly during running, so it’s no surprise that sometimes they can become overloaded and develop pain. Here’s a great infographic from Tom Goom from the PhysioEdge series of podcasts, that highlights the recommendations for the treatment of calf pain. So, what …