first half-marathon in the October, I was well on the way to getting enough miles under my belt to do the big one in about four hours! Jump forward to January 2008 and I had Achilles Tendonitis that set me back a further two and a half years. So last

What can I say?! Everything went right on the day.  All my long runs, intervals and carb-loading was all completely worth it.  I followed RW's sub-3:30 training schedule as much to the letter as I could, only having to stop for a Achilles injury

’re moving with me and adapting to my gait.’ Watch the video to see Susan trying out the Mobium: Justin Bowyer, 42, writer from Oxfordshire‘I like the sleek, unpretentious style of these shoes. They’re well supported through the arch, have a generous achilles

Bradeley, an authority on back care for runners and the Clinical Specialist to Sub-4 Ltd. This scenario is commonly coupled with any number of other excessive pronation injuries such as Achilles tendonitis; plantar fasciitis; runner's knee; shin splints

sports drink (if anything I thought I'd taken on too much as I felt a bit sick in my stomach). The cramping started in the top of both calves. Tried running through but it just seemed to get worse and if I ignored it, it went down to my achilles area

with.Again, I suggest trying to carry out these sessions on grass to prevent aggravating any previous injuries.Q. I am planning on running the Blenheim Palace Half Marathon in October, but have been dogged by injury. I am recovering from Achilles

on and increases your risk of injury – especially to calves and Achilles tendons. Also, as you get further away from civilisation, the surfaces are likely to become rougher, making twisted ankles more likely.Conclusion: One of the best surfaces to run on, though

, muscles and bones of the legs hips and back, severe running injuries such as stress fractures, muscle tears, iliotibial band problems (involving the hip as well as the knee), Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Rheumatologists specialise

, hero) has done his back in again. And my Achilles is playing me up something rotten.”“I can just picture it,” mused Sandra, drily. “Like an episode of Last Of The Summer Wine.” The course encompassed the whole of Dartmoor in a wide, sweeping circle

.”“1994, Ron,” corrected Henry. “It was the year I did my Achilles.”We wheezed and hobbled rheumatically along the little path by the river as we had done since before our children were born. The talk, once of weddings and christenings, was now of hospitals