by Summit | Apr 14, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Rehabilitation, Running
A Huge Achievement So you’ve ticked off the huge milestone that is running a marathon – months of hard work have come to a close and the big day has been and gone. You’ve survived the cautious descents downstairs and your legs are starting to feel like your own again....
by Summit | Feb 24, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Running
As we exercise, we are used to the occasional achy leg or back as our body recovers. Hip pain after running: a common complaint But hip pain after running is something that many people complain about and can be something to look out for. Especially if the pain lingers...
by Summit | Feb 16, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Running
Training with Heart Rate Zones is becoming more popular but still causes a lot of confusion. HEART RATE ZONES EXPLAINED Many find that the ‘zone’ they’re working in based on their maximal heart rate doesn’t match up with how easy or hard the exercise feels. For...
by Summit | Sep 27, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Rehabilitation, Running, Uncategorized
Marathon Magic! Meet Anne – at 77 Years young, she’s about to embark on her 21st Marathon! On 3rd October, Anne will be lining up at the start of the London Marathon to add another major milestone to her already impressive running résumé. As a Summit client, Ann’s...
by Summit | Sep 9, 2020 | Health & Wellness, News, Rehabilitation, Running
What is it? Plantar-fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, with 1 in 10 experiencing it within their lifetime. The plantar-fascia is a strong band of tissue that stretches from the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes. Its role is to support the arch...
by Summit | Feb 3, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Running
Introduction Running is a great way to maintain good health but can also be a source of injury. Approx 50-75% of running injuries are overuse injuries. They happen over time through repetitive movement rather than a single traumatic event. Overuse injuries can occur...
