An interesting leaflet about Plantar Fasciitis has arrived in the club’s inbox. Click here to read it. The leaflet gives a podiatrist’s advice on this painful condition. Specifically how to avoid it, which is by far the best course.
Plantar Faciitis
Red Rose does not offer medical advice. We are not qualified to do so. Nor do we recommend medical practitioners. However we have this advice from a local Podiatrist and reproduce it here for interest. You can download the file for printing using the link below. Plantar Fasciitis advice…
Running Hills – The Beginners Nemesis
Arm to arm co-ordination is a natural rhythmical effect but aggressive over use of both can lead to performance loss. We need to drive our arms to help our legs up a hill but on the down our arms should be relaxed and our legs flowing without over striding. On…
Introduction to Fell Running
The Terrain Although there are some people who naturally gravitate to running off road most of us start road running. Basically fell running is another form of distance or endurance running but with some differences. Underfoot, Fell running will often include an element of road and tracks but you will…
Kit and Equipment for the Fells
Competitors should arrive at races prepared to carry ‘Best Practice Kit’. This is the mandatory minimum for AL, AM and BL races, and Race Organisers may require it to be carried at other categories of event. See the FRA “Runners’ Rules” ‘Best Practice Kit’ comprises:- Waterproof whole body cover. Your waterproof whole body…
New to Running?
Should you see a Doctor? Ideally, everyone who takes up running should check with a doctor that they are not going to put themselves in danger. For many runners this is unnecessary. There are some guidelines below about whether you need to see a doctor. The National Heart, Lung and…