.Self-treatmentThis should include a heel raise of Sorbothane or foam, ensuring that heel tabs do not impinge upon your tendon when your toes are pointed (cutting the heel tabs off will certainly help, too). Applying ice in the form of a pack or massage and very gentle

: When you break a bone, you also damage the blood vessels nearby, which behave as we’ve just explained. When bones heal, they form a tissue called callus, which remoulds into normal bone but is often thicker and stronger than the original bone, as though

50, consume iron from a variety of sources. Meat is your best source because it contains heme iron, which is the most readily absorbable form. Other good sources of iron are fortified cereals, lentils, and broccoli. Eat a food that is rich in vitamin

and slow recovery from injuries and infections, so be sure you’re getting enough from high-quality sources such as lean meat, soybeans (in the form of tofu, soy milk, or soy protein), fish, and low-fat dairy products.My recommendation: Each day, try

to a heavy, sloppy-fitting upper, and New Balance loyalists abandoned the shoes in droves for the 762.The 853 was partly a return to form, and the 854 goes further. It’s essentially a return to basics. It uses the same upper pattern – snug fit

This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 338gEvaluation We hailed last year’s GT-2060 as a return to form, and the good news is that the 2070 has changed little. It’s still

position for a runner to take in order to get rid of a stitch. A stitch is a form of spasm in the diaphragm muscle. It can be caused by a failure to warm up properly, unconditioned core muscles or even stretching caused by a bloated stomach (as might

is responsible for detoxifying the body, and helps to get waste and used metabolic material into a form in which it can be excreted or recycled. It is also responsible for glucose metabolism, bile production and storage of fat-soluble vitamins, and manufactures

. Is this progress or a form of laziness?A With training, most runners tend to increase their stride length and reduce their stride frequency. So it is progress, and it’s probably because you are unconsciously optimising your running economy. The importance

Where and when?Sunday, October, 12, DurhamWhat is it?The Inov -8 kicks off a new form of trail running in the North East. Inspired by the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon, the event route will change every year, offering competitors the best