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Sports Injury & Physio
Here are some Sports Injury specialists, physiotherapists, and other therapists who Club members have used and found valuable.
Disclaimer: Inclusion in this list should not be taken as a recommendation by Spectrum Striders RC or any of its members.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Alive and Well | Sports Rehabilitation & sports massage by Laura Kirkham at the gym on Birchwood Park. |
| New Wave Physio & Fitness | Physio, sports rehab, sports massage, personal training in Newton-le-Willows. |
| Dynamic Chiropractic | Treat back pain, joint, muscle & nerve pain from their clinic in Sale. May offer discount to Club members. |
| Sport & Injury Therapy | Sports rehab & sports massage in Ashton-in-Makerfield by Andy McGlynn. Can do home visits |
Running Gear Reviews
Choosing your running shoes.
Please note: Spectrum Striders RC is not responsible for the content of external internet web sites.
In determining how to choose a running shoe, your choice can make the difference between having a good or bad experience, running in comfort or pain, and, most importantly, whether you stay healthy or get injured.
The biggest and most common mistake novice runners make is to go to a bargain shop for an inexpensive first pair of running shoes right off the shoe store clearance table, or (worse) off the rack at a department store. After all, who wants to pay a lot for shoes when you may not actually use them much? How do you justify a higher priced running shoe to your partner? Aren’t you just paying a lot for a logo on the side?
All of these observations make sense. However, this kind of thinking is likely to lead you to the equally logical decision to quit after a couple of miserable runs. The very tenacious among us may wait until they suffer a blown-out knee or serious shin, hip or foot problem. Forget bargains! What you need to start running is the right shoe, not the cheapest.
Choosing a running shoe can be an overwhelming task given all the high-tech shoes available today and all the special features each running shoe claims to have. The suppliers listed on these pages can provide expert advice on choosing the correct running shoe, spikes or fell shoes specific to you. They will also have an extensive range of specialist running kit.
Remember: buy the right shoe for you, not just what looks good!
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Runner Click | A site for runners and athletes which provides product reviews on most running shoes in the market. |
| Gear Wear | A site which aims to help outdoor enthusiasts decide on what to buy and, importantly, what not to buy for their outdoor activities. |
Running Gear Retailers
Disclaimer: Inclusion in this list should not be taken as a recommendation by Spectrum Striders RC or any of its members.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Sweatshop | National chain with branches in Manchester Arndale Centre, Chorley & Hyde |
| Ultramarathon Running Store | Specialist UK Ultra Running Store |
| Decathlon | Multinational chain with branches in Warrington, Stockport & Bolton |
Online Magazines & Articles
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Running Articles | The guide contains lots of helpful tips and information, including the following topics: running tips for beginners, the benefits of running and warm-up & cool-down exercises for runners. |
| Running Articles by Lucy Wyndham | The best foods for runners, tips to Make Your Running Exercises Easier |
| Beginners Guide to Triathlons | A very informative Beginners Guide to Triathlons. A big THANK YOU to Avery and Lucas who took the time to let us know of this article via Tracy Edward, Community Outreach Advisor for the Salt Lake City Children's Network. |
| Diet Spotlight | A very informative article entitled "Healthy and Safe Running: A Detailed Guide" |
| Authority Running | A new online magazine which includes articles on injuries and recovery |
| Inov8 | Article on how to adjust the fit of the shoe heel to help prevent rubbing |
| Marathon Training Plan | Customisable training plan in an Excel spreadsheet suitable for beginners, intermediate or advanced runners. |
| A Runner’s guide to Marathon Training | Article suggested by Kelly from Wyoming – a very big THANK YOU! from your friends in the UK. |
Results sites & race calendars
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| UK Results | Run by John Schofield. Large race calendar, lots of race results & entry forms. Also offers an on-line entry service for events, including our own Birchwood 10k and Ladies 5k. |
| SportSoft | Run by Graham Fecitt. Race results, entry forms and race calendar. Offers an on-line entry service for events. |
| Runners World | This is the race events page of the on-line version of Runner's World magazine. |
| UK Road Races | Results & event calendar. |
Running organisations
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Liverpool & District Cross Country Union | The second cross country league we compete in. |
| parkrun | parkrun is a free timed run over a measured 5k route, every Saturday at 9am. Our nearest parkruns are Warrington (mainly tarmac with some grass & trail, in Victoria Park) and Pennington Flash (on trails, near Leigh). |
| UK Athletics (UKA) | The national governing body for athletics in the UK. |
| England Athletics | The governing body which develops grass-roots athletics in England. |
| runbritain.com | Road running web site from UKA, England Athletics & other governing bodies. |
| BMAF | British Masters Athletic Federation |
| Fell Runners Association (FRA) | Caters for the needs of fell runners throughout the the country. |
| Cheshire County AA | Our county governing body. |
| Northern Athletics | Our regional governing body. |
| AIMS | Association of International Marathons & Road Races. |
| IAAF | International Association Of Athletics Federations. |
| Virgin Money London Marathon | They organise the famous marathon and several other events |