Everything runners need to know about stress fractures
Stress Fractures… probably the single most frustrating injury a runner can face on account that it causes a larger set back than most running injuries: at least 6 -8 weeks of no running.
In this article we address the big...
The importance of a Cool-Down
So we have all been told to cool down after our runs, but what does that actually mean?
What is cooling down and how are we supposed to do it properly?
As physios we get asked this question from our runners...
8 Extremely useful tips for running beginners
Top Tip(s) Tuesday!!
Here are our 8 EXTREMELY useful tips for running beginners…
Forget the past- Do not be unrealistic and expect an immediate return to your previous running level. Start slowly beginning with a short and easy route.
Follow...
Know What Works for You
“Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body” (Usain Bolt, World record holder 100m, 200m. Olympic and World Champion gold medallist)
An important step towards becoming a better athlete is increasing self-awareness. Being aware of your thoughts prior...
‘Spirit of Running’…..Under Starters Orders!
Anyone reading this article on NiRunning Page will need no reminding how popular running has become. People of all abilities are taking to roads and trails to experience all that running brings to our lives. From Park Runners to...
Preventing Calf Injuries
Top Tip Tuesday....
And we are throwing back to our article last week where we learnt that the calf is the most common injury for runners sitting at 25% of all associated injuries!
Here's a quick revision on how you can...
Ards 5 Mile Challenge Podium and Category
On Friday night Newtownards based running club Scrabo Striders hosted the Ards 5 Mile Challenge, in cloudy and warm conditions with only a drop of rain towards the end of the event.
Outbound along Portaferry Road is totally flat with...
Which injury do Runners most commonly suffer?
With the popularity of recreational running growing across the country Dublin City University recently conducted a study looking to answer:
‘Which injury do Runners most commonly suffer?’
Can you guess what they found?
In their study of 142 running club members the...
Why Mindset Matters
“It’s very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit” (Dr George...
Meet the Contributors…Dr. Mary Margaret Meade
Dr. Mary Margaret Meade is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Ulster University. She is accredited with the Sport Ireland Institute and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
As an applied practitioner, Mary Margaret has...
PHYSIO
Sports Massage for Runners
Sports massage should play an important part in the life of any runner: from the weekly park runner to the finely tuned athlete...
Deep Tissue...
