Help ahead

Article Abstract:

Answers to ten of the most frequently asked questions by runners are presented. Among the subjects discussed are how to run safely during pregnancy, what to do after a race when nausea occurs, how to train for a half-marathon, and how to prevent cramps in the calf muscles during a race.

Author: Eck, Beth
Analysis, Running

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


The hot zone

Article Abstract:

Runners can experience three escalating levels of heat illness while running in hot weather: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Runners who begin to experience symptoms should drink and cool off by finding air conditioning or pouring water over themselves.

Author: Clark, Truman
Prevention, Heatstroke, Heat exhaustion

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA



Subjects list: Health aspects, Runners (Sports)
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.