RunCast 24 – Chafing injuries / Music can boost your run

Have you ever seen runners with bleeding nipples? They are caused by chafing. You may not think of it as an injury, but chafing is a common runners’ injury, right beside blisters and bruised toenails. In this episode you will learn what you can do to prevent it.

Then, we’ll ponder the impact of music on physical exercise, and I’ll tell you about a neat new iPhone app that can help you mix up your training.

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LINKS:
Dealing with Chafing - Cause and Prevention
Quebec City marathon
NYT: Does Music Make You Exercise Harder?
Run Roulette iPhone app

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Video: Last minutes pre-race tips

You spent months training for the big race. Now it's only a few days remaining. Here are some good tips what to do, eat and bring for the race:

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Arabian Knight: The Story of Said Aouita

Profile of Said Aouita, the first great Moroccan athlete, documentary made in Morocco, with Aouita, and interviews with British 'greats' Seb Coe and Steve Cram

For more, see www.globerunner.org

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RunCast 23 - Rick Ball interview

Natalie talks to Rick Ball, a single-leg amputee and the world record holder in marathon for single-leg amputees.

Rick Ball homepage

Rick Ball on Facebook

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