| Ask most runners what they consider to be the | | | | - Yoga and/or Pilates classes. Although these two |
| downside to our great sport and i'll bet most of | | | | are not going to do a great deal for your |
| them will use one word - INJURIES! | | | | cardiovascular fitness they will greatly enhance |
| Whether we are young, senior athletes or | | | | two areas often overlooked by runners. Core |
| seasoned veterans we nearly all follow the same | | | | strength and flexibility are two key areas. |
| cycle of running. We train, see an improvement. | | | | Improved posture and flexibility will make you a |
| So we train a little harder and see more | | | | more efficient and less injury-prone runner. |
| improvement. We convince ourselves that we | | | | - Aqua-running. Using a flotation belt to enable you |
| need to train even harder and eventually we | | | | to run in deep water. Although a little tedious and |
| break down and get injured. | | | | somewhat boring it is a tremendous way to keep |
| It seems that just like taxes and death, injuries | | | | you running fit without incurring any impact on the |
| are an inevitable part of running. I train with a | | | | injury. |
| group of five athletes, all of different age groups | | | | - Find a gym. Another alternative is to find a gym. |
| on most Tuesday evenings. Of the group there | | | | After an assessment you will be put on a training |
| always seems to be one of us either carrying an | | | | programme aimed to get you running fit. One |
| injury or unable to train due to being injured. | | | | particular piece of equipment that you can use is |
| When you do get injured it is important to go and | | | | the elliptical cross trainer. This can give you a hard |
| see a sports injury specialist and agree on a plan | | | | workout without the stress of impact that occurs |
| of action to get you back running again. There are | | | | with running. |
| a number of options available to help keep you | | | | For an extra tip to help keep you running fit |
| running fit without aggravating your injury. | | | | during an injury please visit http:running-fit.blogspot. |