Runners

Rest and Recovery

Rest and recovery are as important as getting out there and training. It takes the body approximately 48 hours to fully recover from a hard run. If you are out there training everyday and have regular injuries, this could be one of the reasons to why you may be getting injuries.

Your body will need a rest. Taking a days rest will not hurt your training schedule and neither will it affect your fitness level.  Take up another sport, for example swimming to take away the impact which running has. Swimming is not as vigorous as running.

Sports massage is another way to relief any tight muscles, which can result to injuries as the muscles cannot contract fully due to the tightest. Try to invest in a sports massage every month.

Some people can not afford sports massages. Try a foam roller. A foam can help relief stiff and tight muscles. Can be brought for as little as £10.

Take extra care on icy paths.

Good luck on your event/events at let us know how you get on.