's what my physio told me. If you're walking around all day instead, you might be better off. – Luna manAge will have a role to play As I have got older, stretching after a run has become absolutely vital to avoid injury. I also stretch my calves, quads

successful sports injuries clinic.This spring, she joins us as the ASICS Super Six physio and is working closely with our marathon contenders as they prepare for the Paris Marathon on April 10. Follow her advice - and post your own questions - in the relevant

in them with no issues. Does this sort of injury sound like it’s down to the age of the trainers?What suggestions do you have to relive the pain as I'm running the VLM this year? Also, my budget to purchase new shoes is very limited. oraclebhoy

can feel an improvement. At the weekend I did a slow 20 mile run and keeping the pace down made loads of difference and I actually enjoyed the run for a long time in ages. This has helped my confidence because I was worried that I was not going to get

per week - I was able to cope. But things fell apart big style in October 2001 when, aged 38, I started training for the Flora London Marathon after a seven-year lay-off with virtually no exercise at all.The shin splints came back with a vengeance