would find it hard to credit anything other than our thighs. And for good reason. The muscles that make up our upper legs drive our running – whether we’re sprinting for 100 yards or battling our way through 26.2 miles. Run enough hills and you

) is the key to speed. Elites clock 180-190 strides per minute, but most of us make 150-160. Work out where you stand: count how often your right foot hits the ground in one minute. Do this three times and double the average. "Below 150, and you're probably

home alone tonight!").  The shoes, from Italian shoe company Vibram, sell for between £84.99 and £165.99.Health benefits In addition to their nonconformist currency in popular culture, the FiveFingers - which weigh all of 162g and have a minuscule heel

'm going home alone tonight!").  The shoes, from Italian shoe company Vibram, sell for between £84.99 and £165.99.Health benefits In addition to their nonconformist currency in popular culture, the FiveFingers - which weigh all of 162g and have a

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

to cultivate that nice mid-foot striking thing. (Coach has said so too.) But I've also heard that you shouldn't change whatever feels natural – and it's hard to maintain a new style. Anyone successfully altered theirs?" – LyraYour best answersChange will help

of the foot of the injured leg, keeping most of your weight on your heel.4 Bend your knee slightly (10-20 degrees), making sure to keep the other foot off the ground.5 Move the hip on the problem side forward about 10-15cm, keeping the heel in contact

UAN: 217 Article type:-->SymptomsAlthough any force from the outside may sprain the medial collateral, the usual cause in runners is a twisting of the knee while the foot is stuck in a pothole or if the foot has suddenly slipped on a greasy surface

open mesh but keeps its great fit.ASICS GEL DS TRAINER £79.99Weight 295gSizes (m) 6-13, 14 (w) 5-11Pros Lighter; more stable base of supportCons NoneEvaluation Over the last few years the DS Trainer kept its fast, flexible feel but became heavier

to the floor. Lift the leg until it is parallel with the floor. From this position lift and lower the leg, ensuring that the knee remains straight, the foot locked up and the whole leg is turned in with the leg in line with your body. 2. Lift the leg until you