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Q+A: I got cramp at mile 20 of a marathon. Why?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q I was on target for a time of around 3:30 after 20 miles of this year’s Flora London Marathon, when I was hit by cramp. It started at the top of one leg, but soon moved to both legs. Half a mile from the finish, my legs locked completely and I

Q+A: Why this sudden hamstring tightness?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions

Q During a recent run, my left hamstring seemed to become quite tight. I’m worried that I’ve picked up a strain, but as I’m training for the Flora London Marathon, I’m reluctant to see a physio who’ll just tell me to ‘rest’. At the moment I

How I (Finally) Beat Shin Splints
By Shattered Shins on 06/05/2004 12:07:01
RW member Shattered Shins tried everything under the sun to overcome chronic shin splints. Here's her account of what worked for her - and what didn't. (This is not an official RW article, but she's been sending this to needy RW member

per week - I was able to cope. But things fell apart big style in October 2001 when, aged 38, I started training for the Flora London Marathon after a seven-year lay-off with virtually no exercise at all.The shin splints came back with a vengeance

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