Energy gels are a form of carbohydrate that help provide energy over endurance events such as a marathon. It is important to practice taking energy gels in the lead up to a marathon as, just like your muscles, your diges…
Tendinopathy is an umbrella term used to describe a range of chronic tendon injuries such as tendinitis, tendinosis and tenosynovitis. It has been taken on as a more general term to refer to tendon injuries in recent yea…
Hamstring muscle injuries are most common in sports that require rapid acceleration/deceleration, change of direction, jumping and kicking. The hamstrings, located at the back of your thigh, consist of three muscle – s…
This recent article in the Irish Times has some useful information on training your brain and the mental strategies needed to help you complete a marathon. See the link below. http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/hea…
The yearly incidence rates for injury in those training for marathons are reported to be as high as 90% (Fredericson & Misra, 2007). Below are a few tips and things to look out for to help you avoid injury in the run…
The Dublin half marathon takes place on September 24th in the Phoenix Park. If you are planning on taking part, hopefully you have already signed up as the event is now sold out. When planning to run a half marathon ther…
