The Sweatshop team have collaborated to bring you hints, tips and the very best advice on a variety of running related topics.
| Getting rid of a stitch |
March 2005 |
Both seasoned and novice runners alike have been known to tell tales of doing battle with the excruciating pain of a stitch. Everyone who's had a stitch would like to know if there's an easy way to prevent or remedy it. Read... |
| Lower body stretching |
February 2005 |
Whilst many people know that stretching correctly strengthens your joints, helps prevent injury, returns muscles to their natural length and reduces 'next day' stiffness, it's often a neglected part of our exercise regime. Read our essential guide to basic lower body stretching. Read... |
| Useful items to help you through Marathon training |
Marathon 2005 |
If you're running the Flora London Marathon or another marathon this spring, then now is the time that you will probably have started to build up your training in preparation for covering 26.2 miles. We have compiled a list of our top 10 products that we think will help you prepare for your marathon, and make the next few months' training go by more smoothly and comfortably. Read... |
| Running logs |
January 2005 |
In this article, we're looking at training diaries, or running logs. Don't groan! Whilst some think they're about as dull as running gets, others have recognised their worth as an essential training tool. Read... |
| Blisters and how to avoid them |
December 2004 |
Blisters are widely recognised as the most common of all Sport's injuries, which may well explain the vast number of different opinions on to how to treat them. Here are some suggestions that have worked for the staff at Sweatshop.
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| Essential running kit |
November 2004 |
When the dark nights draw in, having the right kit can make running that little bit easier, warmer and more comfortable. Here are 10 pieces of running kit that many people consider essential... Read... |
| Fighting colds |
September 2004 |
With a change of season just around the corner and an increase likely in the number of cold and flu viruses, here are our top tips for fighting the flu and conquering the cold! Read... |
| Keeping cool |
August 2004 |
When the weather is hot with high levels of humidity, here are 10 top tips for keeping cool. Read... |
| Adventure racing |
July 2004 |
If you're open minded and looking for a new challenge in your fitness programme, then this introduction to Adventure Racing may be just what you need! Read... |
| Women's running |
June 2004 |
As more and more women discover the benefits of running, here are 10 top tips for female runners. Read... |
