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Unfortunately, injury is often a common problem when training for an event. Our tips can help to avoid it, and offer advice if you do find yourself injured.

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Stretches For Your Hamstrings and Calves

Here are some specific stretches for your calves and hamstrings to ease tension and fatigue.

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How To Avoid A Stitch

A stitch is a pain in the side for many of us with 27 per cent of exercisers claiming to experience it at some time...

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Common Running Injuries and How To Spot Them

Most running injuries are overuse ones - meaning that they creep up on you gradually.

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General Training
Why Massage Is So Good For Runners

Massage isn’t just a feel-good way to indulge or pamper yourself, it is a powerful tool to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. 

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General Training
Six smart steps to healthy joints

Physiotherapist Jenny Blizzard's advice on joint preparation and how to maintain good joint health.

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Common Running Injuries – and how to handle them

There are some common running injuries that can cause problems for runners of all abilities from time to time.

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