Running makes me poop
Training for my first half-marathon race was mentally and physically quite challenging. But the most nerve-racking part of it all was the toilet stress that came with it. During almost …
Active recovery for runners after too much training
Especially when preparing for a race, some of us might think that a lot of intensive training sessions will make us achieve better. Skipping a scheduled run can make us …
Basic strength exercises for running
To reduce the chances of an injury every runner should regularly include strengthening exercises to their training schedule. For many runners (like myself) it’s not their favourite session of the …
Back to running after injury
It can be tricky to safely return to running after an injury as it is easy to re-injure yourself again. Every injury is different and every recovery process is very …
Psychological effects of a sports injury
When you are physically injured you might be struggling mentally as well. Because the injury stops you doing what you love most, you might experience a mix of thoughts and …
Stretching exercises for plantar fasciitis
The recovery process of my plantar fasciitis was quite a learning journey. In the country that I lived in at the time, I had no access to medical specialists, such …
Self massage & contrast hydrotherapy for plantar fasciitis
When injured we want to get rid of the discomfort and pain as soon as possible. Applying massage and contrast hydro therapy could ease the pain. For plantar fasciitis, which …
Plantar Fasciitis vs Heel Spur, they’re not the same!
Plantar fasciitis is often incorrectly called a heel spur as they both show very similar symptoms. Patients of both injuries suffer from severe heel pain. The source of the pain …
