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http://youtu.be/M0e8FPL787E

http://youtu.be/LmBp05_DMrQ

http://youtu.be/mlYM3KWwrGY

OK, so these three videos kind of opitimise my daily stretches. I stretch 2-3 times a day depending on how tight I feel.

One thing to note is that I think it is possible to over stretch. Others might be able to weigh in on this, but sometimes my right knee feels like I've played and pulled it around too much.

There is another stretch where you cross your legs, stood up straight, and then bend from the hip down to the floor with your hands going as far as your ankles. You need to do this with your arms to the left of your body when your right leg is the leg behind the cross, and vic a versa.

Right. I see. Thanks for the reply.

I've been told before to alternate the direction, so I'll be sure to do that.

I do 4 runs a week. Do you think I should do one of my medium runs on the road, or should it always be my long run?

Hello all,

I was lucky enough to complete the 2011 Las Vegas marathon last year. If anyone followed it, you'll know it was a logistical nightmare and many people said they'd never do it again! I'm not so cynical, and I'm willing to hit the Strip again this December.

Last year I suffered with some pretty bad ITBS. Rookie mistakes like over running on the road camber and increasing my mileage way too fast. I was a little naive back then and did a 9 mile run for my first training run. Looking back there's no wonder my leg didn't just fall off!

So this year I am now three weeks into my training and doing 20 miles a week comfortably. I do still have a few little niggles in my right knee, but I've learnt some fantastic stretching exercises and have all the right (but very expensive) food supplements for my already vastly improved diet.

One thing I have thought of to try and fend off any potential injuries has been to do most of my training runs on an athletics track; even the Sunday long runs.

I'd like to ask if anyone has any advice as to the affects of such training? Will my knees die of shock when they hit the road again?

Keep loose people!