Tag Archives: runner

Raidlight Trail Running.

Posted on 06/06/2017 by sbrsport

We now stock Raidlight products.

Posted in Product Review | Tagged raidlight, run, runner, trail, trail running | Leave a comment

A look at your Soleus Muscle.

Posted on 01/02/2017 by sbrsport

I think of the soleus as the unsung hero of the calf complex. If a bodybuilder shows off his/her calves, they will try to get into a position where the gastrocnemius muscles are shown off. The gastrocs are the bulgy … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged achilles, calf, calf muscle pain, calf muscles, heel, heep pain, run, runner, soleus, Trigger Point | 1 Comment

Saucony Triumph ISO2 review.

Posted on 09/07/2016 by sbrsport

A look at the Saucony Triumph ISO2. (3 min 26 sec) This is a neutral shoe that costs R 2450.

Posted in Product Review, Running | Tagged neutral, review, run, runner, saucony, shoe, Triumph | Comments Off

Why I love Running.

Posted on 21/04/2016 by sbrsport

I started running at 15 years old. I turned 50 recently, so that calculated to 35 years of running. Here are some of the reasons I love running:

Posted in Inspiration., Running | Tagged comrades marathon, injury., Run., runner, Running | Comments Off

Pronation: Cause and effect.

Posted on 11/03/2016 by sbrsport

Pronation: Cause and effect. Pronation is an inward turning of the ankle that takes place when a person runs or walks. The drawing below is of a person’s right foot. You can see how the foot drops inward- that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged Asics, brooks, calf, glute medius, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, pronation, runner, running | 4 Comments

The Mighty Psoas.

Posted on 10/01/2016 by sbrsport

Your psoas muscle plays an incredibly important role. It is a hidden muscle tucked behind your abdomen and so it is a bit more difficult to envisage than other muscles that you can see and palpate. There are a number … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Running, Uncategorized | Tagged fight or flight, glutes, hip flexors, injury., massage, myofascial, psoas, Run., runner, Stress, stretch | 4 Comments

Breathing on the run or ride.

Posted on 01/02/2015 by sbrsport

This might seem a bit weird to write an article on breathing when running or cycling, but if you stay with me for a moment, you will realize that the subject is not so strange at all. A lot has been written … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Running | Tagged asthma, belly, breathing, cycling, energy, lungs, oxygen, runner, Running | Comments Off

Staying Safe while Riding and Running.

Posted on 28/01/2015 by sbrsport

Get your direction right. – Cyclists ride in the same direction as cars. – Runners run facing the traffic. Should you wear headphones? – Not if you are riding. Remember that cars will be coming up from behind you. Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Running | Tagged bright, cycling, runner, Running, safety, sweatsafe | Comments Off

Marathon Recovery.

Posted on 02/11/2014 by sbrsport

Running a marathon, or even worse, an ultra marathon, has got to be one of the hardest things you can put your body through. With this in mind, I want to look at how to recover properly. So, let’s do … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged immune, injury., Marathon., massage, minerals, recovery., Run., runner | Comments Off

How to Run up Hills.

Posted on 03/08/2014 by sbrsport

We have all been there- you go for a run with some friends, or run a race along an unfamiliar route, and suddenly, as you turn a corner, you are facing the meanest hill around. Just how are you meant … Continue reading →

Posted in Running | Tagged Comrades, comrades marathon, dischem 21, hills, runner, Running, stride, tough one | Comments Off