causes of the problem, so visit a chartered physiotherapist for a thorough physical examination. I would also recommend a slow-motion video analysis of your running technique. An appropriate course of physiotherapy to improve your core stability and lower

-absorbing foam – the more cushioned and durable Abzorb SBS. Instead of just using it in the core of the midsole, New Balance has placed a huge pad of Abzorb SBS in the forefoot to provide improved cushioning and midsole durability. Compared with its previous

Weight 362gEvaluation The Thielsen is from Nike’s ACG rather than its core running range and was designed with the trails around the firm’s Oregon HQ in mind. These trails are not unlike British off-road conditions, which is why this is a pretty

Weight 354gEvaluation Most of Nike’s rugged, winterised shoes are simply core models – like the Moto and Pegasus – with hard-wearing, water-resistant uppers and grippier outsoles. The Storm Current is a little different as it’s an all-new Storm

decent level of fitness and honing your performance in all three disciplines – swimming, cycling and running – before competition starts again in the spring.The guide will help you achieve the basics in building core strength, developing stamina

outside the gym – how much and how often? As I said, it’s complicated.Strength is defined as power over time, a core component of racing at all distances. It is needed not only to hammer a 40K bike, but also to power through choppy water and prevent

to go from strength to strength, with a healthy proportion of new starters joining an ever-more determined core population.”To find out more about the TIA, visit www.triathlonindustryassociation.org.

and stabilising muscles become very strong, and you develop a greater ability to absorb shock. Keeping the momentum going on a soft surface is hard work, so you are building muscles that will give you great strength and power."Core strengthGeorge Gandy, director

, especially core stability, is valuable. Most runners only strengthen a non-running muscle if their physio tells them to, post-injury. However, the next injury could come from somewhere else. Doing a weekly whole-body exercise such as rowing, active yoga

. In a study from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, researchers found that runners who drank according to thirst performed just as well as those who drank moderate or high amounts, and  they didn't have any higher heat stress or core body