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How to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis

Sports Physiologist Ben Cox explains how to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis - a foot injury that can plague runners and ultra endurance athletes.

7 MINUTE READ
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Should you use painkillers to exercise through the pain-barrier?

Some athletes may use painkillers to mask injuries so that they can continue to perform, so Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explores the dangers and recommendations for NSAID use in sport...

8 MINUTE READ
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How not to use painkillers (what JP learned from a self-inflicted DNF)

Precision Hydration's Customer Service Manager James Phillips gives us an insight into the lessons he learned after making an ill-advised decision on the morning of a race...

5 MINUTE READ
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Planning your race: The power of the checklist

Precision Hydration founder Andy Blow enlists the help of pro triathlete Kat Matthews to draw up a checklist template to help you prepare for your next event.

6 MINUTE READ
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How does the menstrual cycle affect training and performance

Sports Scientist Inez Griffin explains different methods that female athletes can use to minimise the impact of the menstrual cycle on their training and performance...

11 MINUTE READ
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How lockdown prepared Precision Fuel & Hydration athletes for a return to racing

Athletes with PH in their bottles returned to racing at the Helvellyn Triathlon and we caught up with them to hear how training during lockdown prepared them for their first race of 2020.

9 MINUTE READ
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Which recovery tools are worth your time and money?

Sports Scientist Abby Coleman analyses a variety of recovery tools and gives us the lowdown on which ones we should consider using for post-exercise recovery.

8 MINUTE READ
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4 ways NOT to fail when stepping up to ultra-endurance distances

Precision Hydration spoke to ultra-endurance author, coach and podcast host Jason Koop to find out how not to fail when stepping up to ultra distances.

4 MINUTE READ
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Should strength training be part of your training routine?

Should runners consider adding strength training to their routine? Oliver McCarthy BSc explains the benefits of strength training and how to make it part of your training plan.

4 MINUTE READ
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Does sunscreen affect how much you sweat?

The health benefits of wearing sunscreen have been well founded but can it affect the way you sweat when exercising? Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explores the research.

5 MINUTE READ
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Why do my legs hurt so much after some workouts?

How do you know if your post-training/race muscle pain is DOMS or something more serious? Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explores the dangers of rhabdomyolysis for athletes...

11 MINUTE READ
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How to maintain your performance in extreme heat

Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explores the dangers of exercising in extreme heat and explains how you can mitigate the effects in order to maintain performance.

16 MINUTE READ
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