Running recovery

Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments on the market today. If you exercise regularly and you’re thinking of getting Botox, you may be wondering: “Can you exercise after Botox?” In order to achieve the best possible results, it’s important you follow all your clinician’s guidelines before and after your appointment. This includes …

Despite all the training, every run is not going to be an amazing experience. Beginner and advanced runners alike know what a bad run feels like, but there are ways to bounce back and recover after a bad run.  After days, months and weeks of training, you may feel frustrated and even disheartened to find …

Tired, achy and heavy legs when running is a discomfort that discourages many runners from going for a run. If you’ve ever felt like your legs are tonne weights, then you’re not alone. The truth is many runners suffer from heavy leg syndrome at one time or another. The secret is not to let it …

There are so many benefits of foam rolling, especially for runners who regularly experience tight or sore muscles after a long run. But how do you foam roll properly? Many runners think foam rolling is just for injured muscle rehab. This is a common mistake and one that could be holding you back. Foam rolling …

Your hip flexors are the most important muscles in your body to keep you running strong. Hip flexors maintain mobility, stability and strength of other muscles. As such, they are key supporting muscles. For runners, your hip flexors are the main muscles to stretch and strengthen to avoid common running injuries. When your hip flexors …

Running can be hard on the body, especially after a long run.  However, there are recovery tips after a long run that you can adopt to optimise your recovery. When you complete a long run, the temptation is to just sit at home and do nothing for the rest of the day. There are lots …