tip where appropriate - see 'keywords' spreadsheet for reference, eg blisters, plantar fasciitis, toenails, achilles tendinitis-->If you want real-life advice from runners who have found their own ways to overcome running aches and pains, where better

and feet. Stretches your hamstrings, calves, Achilles tendons, back and shoulders. 2. Lying spinal twistStart on your back with both legs straight. Hug your right knee in towards your chest, and hook your right foot behind your left knee. Then roll to your

, Achilles heel pain, knee pain and so on." Make sure you replace your shoes every 300–500 miles.

my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours

my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours