Saved by running Being an overweight 40-a-day smoker and hardened drinker that managed to run just 100 meters Rory Coleman decided on January 5, 1994, to live the rest of his life to the full, nicotine- and alcohol-free. In just three months he lost three stone in weight and ran a half-marathon, going on to complete […]
Running against Alzheimer’s
“Dear Grandma, You probably don’t know this, but you have Alzheimer’s. We all know how hard it is for you and we love you very much.” Watching his grandmother slip sliding away was devastating for Jay Asparro and his family. Jay ran to pray, to think, to clear his mind, and to find his own unique […]
Getting your children active is the single best present you can give
In January 2011 Dr Andrew Murray completed a 2659-mile run from John O’Groats in far North Scotland to Merzouga in the Moroccan Sahara desert, running an average of over 34 miles for 78 consecutive days. It made the Scottish doctor an instant celebrity. The Scottish Government wanted to make Scotland a fitter and healthier nation […]
How to treat your runners’ feet
The right running shoes, socks and feet care to run injury free. Foot blisters are the number one injury, more common than muscle related injuries of the knee, back, ankle and foot. Here’s how to prevent and treat them. While walking or running, your feet need some space in our shoes to function optimal. But if […]
How to treat your runners’ feet
The right running shoes, socks and feet care to run injury free. Foot blisters are the number one injury, more common than muscle related injuries of the knee, back, ankle and foot. Here’s how to prevent and treat them. While walking or running, your feet need some space in our shoes to function optimal. But if […]