Q Can you explain why I seem to suffer from pins and needles in my left foot when I’m out for run? It can strike at any time, and if I continue running my whole foot goes numb. But as soon as I stop, the problem disappears.A Pins and needles

This was my fourth London Marathon. I know from experience that it is never easy to PB due to the sheer number of people running, but it is simply the best marathon for atmosphere. I had a target of sub-4:00, had put the training in and knew what I

Your feet take 18,000 steps every day on average. When you run you'll add to that figure, as well as the amount of perspiration produced by the 250,000 sweat glands on each foot. With stresses like that it's no wonder your feet complain from time

.Problem: Wide forefoot.Solution: Over the width of your foot just feed the laces up each side of the shoe, again using the criss-cross technique at the top.For a wide forefootFor a narrow footProblem: Narrow foot.Solution: Using the loop-lacing lock halfway up

before. Running 26.2 miles places high demands on the body and you’re likely to end up with depleted fuel stores, accumulated fluid in the muscles, dehydration and perhaps some damaged muscle tissue. So, not surprisingly, you will be susceptible to injury

Feet feeling fragile? Flick fast forthwith...Feet, in our Best of Heath & Injury forumFeet, in our Injuries A-Z sectionFeet, in our Q&A sectionOur shoe section, including...How to find the right shoe, andHow to lace your shoes properly

Q My middle toe on my left foot curls downwards and under my second largest toe so that when I run, the bigger toe pushes down onto it. This is rather painful. A physiotherapist told me that the problem could be caused by my flat arches

become part of running folklore. Race website: www.comrades.comSpar/Mercury Women’s 10K, Durban (June)2009 Date: tbc This is one of six in a national series of women’s 10K races, and by far the biggest of the series. Around 16,000 women – and a few cross

foot (in front of a mirror). "If you can see any part of your foot beyond the borders of the insole, you need a wider shoe," says Saxena. A simple tip: when you find the perfect shoes, buy another pair as backup.2. Take A Load OffMove your cleats a

Determining your foot type will ensure that you buy a shoe that broadly matches your biomechanical needs. It’s a simple step – your foot will fit into one of three general categories, and your wet footprint will reveal which one.The Normal Foot