Q I’m just about to return to running after three months out with a lower-back injury (disc and sacro-iliac joint problems). What sort of training should I do to return to running fitness without risking more injury?A When returning to training
Q I suffered from pain in my hip and back for about 12 months. Then my back suddenly stiffened completely while I was out running and I had to stop. It has been variously diagnosed as a slipped disc and a trapped L4 nerve, but after treatment
strong mentally." So stop panic-training and take the smart detours around your obstacles.Roadblock: You missed a long runIf you can't get in one – or even a few – of your final long runs, don't panic. "Look back at all the training you have done. Long
Q After just a couple of months of running, and after finishing my first half-marathon, Ive been getting muscle spasms in my hips and back. Ive had to stop running, but I still get them after any light exercise. Ive been to a physio
back off and give your body time to rest.Outcome-focused: You measure race-day success in terms of times and placing. If you miss a goal time, you feel like a failure.Process-focused: You measure race-day success partly on times and placing, but also
challenge and make you more determined. – BroadoPut the fun back into your runs Go out for a couple of watch-free, scenic runs, just for the joy of running. It will help you remember why you enjoy it. Or try going for a run somewhere new. Don’t forget
Why not try these simple back-loosening exercises on those days when you wake up feeling as stiff as a plank? They’ll make you feel a whole lot better – and they’ll help your running, too. After all, you run with your whole body, not just your legs
Q I am a 50-year-old runner, and I’ve averaged 20-40 miles a week for the last 25 years. A year ago – just after completing some sit-ups – I starting getting severe back pain around my mid-spine, which extended around the chest and into the abdomen
With the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games one year today, we kick off runnersworld.co.uk's London 2012 coverage with an awed look back at some of the most iconic running moments in Games history.Dreams of Olympic gold have inspired
