Q Im an overweight beginner who can now run three to four miles every other day at a steady 10 minute/mile pace. But a few years ago I suffered fallen arches, which caused quite considerable pain. My GP recommended arch supports, which I stopped
to be due to shin splints – or medial tibial stress syndrome, as medical types prefer to call it. It’s thought of as a beginner’s injury, but shin splints can strike anyone. They’re caused by degeneration of the muscles or tissues that attach to the tibia
The only thing runners fear more than rabid dogs and toilet emergencies is getting hurt. An injury means taking a break, and runners hate the thought of losing fitness, gaining weight or missing an endorphin fix. But what if you knew what injuries
running before you're ready.Back In ActionKeep the following in mind when you're ready to start running again:If a serious injury prevented you from running for more than a few weeks, start like a beginner. That is, intersperse slow running and walking
