spikes on each shoe to provide extra traction when conditions really demand it. Down sides are few: one weartester did comment that the heel counter seemed to come up rather high on the Achilles, and the shoe is also a little heavy. In short If you're a

, despite only having a single density-midsole, the Scape provided a fair amount of stability. The only downside was an Achilles tab that some found too high and rather irritating.In short A much softer ride than the Teem, but decent stability, makes

when you ride.AnkleWHAT AND WHY Pain in the back of your ankle is a symptom of Achilles tendonitis, generally brought on by doing too much too soon. Having your cleats too far forward, which makes you pedal on your toes, can also strain the Achilles

Q Until two years ago I ran three times a week on woodland trails, but have recently joined colleagues for lunchtime runs, mainly on pavements. Since then I’ve experienced pain in both legs from just below my calf muscle to the Achilles tendon

focus on six injuries and the runners they most commonly afflict. Whether you're in a high-risk group or not, simple training adjustments can keep you safe. These precautionary measures could save you from the dreaded routine of rest and rehab. Achilles

hip sockets due to dysplasia. Hips are fine and I regulary stretch etc and keep trying to work on strengthening glutes and quads with squats, clams, bridges side leg raises etc...but Achilles seem to flare up easily, could this be related to weaknesses

-3 sets of 8-15 repetitions of the exercise.Achilles TendinitisThis is an overuse injury that can result from the constant repetitive loading experienced during running. Increased pronation (inward movement of the foot during ground contact), along

or physio may find swelling in front of your Achilles tendon or an indication that there’s fluid within your ankle joint. However, there may also be other tender areas where soft tissues have been over-stretched or pulled. A specialist will look for signs

had been behind me until that point!; the crowds through St Katherine's Docks were phenomenal and made me feel like I could skip along; and the weather. Given that I hadn't run for the last 5 weeks due to my Achilles tendon, it meant I could wear

switched from 'JB' to 'PB'. This is because I set a personal best 7 weeks running over a handicap race. Admittedly, I struggled at first. I almost threw up on my first session and after a few weeks I developed a bout of achilles tendonitis. Injuries