Q Im a 17-year-old middle-distance runner. Last year I started growing really fast and reached 6ft 6in. Now I regularly experience pains in my upper arms, hamstrings and thighs after harder runs. My GP says I should stretch more, while my coach
-old son run in? I'm 17. How do I deal with growing pains and running?How do I help my 10-year-old in his running? -->How do I reach my potential as a good junior?HEALTH: BEATING INJURYFootI've been diagnosed with drop foot. When will I be able to run
) The outside of the heel hits the ground but the foot then rolls inward too much. This "overpronation" means the foot and ankle are destabilised, stressing the lower legs and the knees, causing further compensatory movements in the hips and back.Shoe: Motion
sideways with every step. This puts a lot of pressure on my ankles, which are pretty weedy anyway. One of the things that helps me to improve slightly is to concentrate on the stronger bits of my legs – be conscious of the movement of my thighs pushing my
for every running club in the country (runtrackdir.com).Sweet charity Don't assume that you can only do good by running. When Stephen Fothergill fractured his ankle falling down the stairs, he was devastated to miss his chance at running London 2010
is that he has suffered an ankle pain, which he needs to keep under control. Overall though, another highly encouraging two weeks and Rob remains well on course for his target as he revels in being fitter than ever.Weeks 9 - 10Rob says: I PB-ed in my latest
, such as an exercise bike.Remember that you're pregnant Don't ignore symptoms which may indicate a serious problem. For instance, persistent, localised pain or vaginal bleeding during or after a run is not normal. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience
. See our stability shoe pages.The Flat Foot (Bottom) The outside of the heel hits the ground but the foot then rolls inward too much. This "overpronation" means the foot and ankle are destabilised, stressing the lower legs and the knees, causing
to be different from that shared by the majority of the running population.That would be that hills are the enemy. They’re an obstacle, standing in the way of fast times, a burden to be endured, a muscle-sapping, lung-bursting exercise in pain.Of course most
the inflammation that leads to pain," says Rundell."I haven't got my running watch"You don't need itTrue, a quality running computer can help you progress. But it's all too easy to become a 'time addict'. Freeing yourself from the shackles of blinking digits once
