Apart from the sort of injuries that can plague all runners – shin splints, black toenails, tendonitis – there are some health issues that are more prevalent in women runners, and some that are exclusively female.AcneWomen runners can be plagued

help to prevent calcium deficiency and osteoporosis There is no evidence that extra calcium prevents osteoporosis; exercise - with adequate calcium intake - prevents bone loss. Runners who eat few or no dairy products may benefit from supplements

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 364gEvaluation The Air Max has been around for nearly 15 years, and has made no bones about shifting from being a shoe for real runners

: Runner's World archives, Boots, Solgar Vitamins, the British Nutrition Foundation and The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition by Anita Bean. 'Supplementary Benefits' main articleMineralsOther supplements

fractionally less grippy – alternative to classic bare-bones fell shoes such as Walshes and Felldancers. The new version has softer lugs for better traction on wet rock, but the lace loops don’t extend as far down the shoe as before, which makes the forefoot

CollarEver notice how the collar, or the part of the shoe that fits around your ankle, is lower on one side? This is because the bone on the outside of your ankle is lower than the one on the inside. Because the collar's job is to fit snugly under

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Getty Images Most runners are keen to eat a healthy, balanced diet, and plumping for the fresh, seasonal food on your doorstep is an easy way to make sure your diet is made up of the freshest and most nutritious food around

the festive period, from Liverpool’s world recording-breaking field (last year there were over 4,000 Santa-suited runners, and entries close at 1pm on Friday, November 24) to the small but cosy feel of Inverclyde’s 5K dash.This year London has joined the club

for voting!Most likely to cheer you up on a grim dayLet's face it, there are lots of grim days out there. So special mentions to...... 1/2 M girl, AlanD, Any of the regulars on the Scottish Runners thread, Anyone on Porkers thread, Badger, Barnsleyrunner