Running is a fantastic way to improve your cardiovascular fitness, boost your mood, and maintain overall health. Whether you’re new to running or looking to get back into it, here’s a beginner’s guide to help you start and stay motivated: 1. Get the Right Gear Invest in a good pair of running shoes that provide […]
The importance of stretching before and after a run
Dynamic stretching before a run is important for several reasons: Reducing the risk of injury: Stretching before a run helps to prepare your muscles and joints for the physical activity you’re about to undertake. This can help to reduce the risk of injury by increasing flexibility, improving range of motion, and reducing muscle stiffness. Improving […]
To run or not to run? That is the question
One subject we runners frequently chat about – our injuries? Is it a tweak, a pull, a tear? We often remark how “it doesn’t hurt when I run but I find I can hardly walk the next day” or “my right knee is always sore when I run but now I am starting to feel […]