failed to dampen spirits or detract from the carnival atmosphere, but it did put some of the more flimsy costumes to the test. This year's fancy-dress theme was exotic places and islands, and looking around I noticed that my grass skirt and plastic flower

protect your back by doing most of your runs on forgiving surfaces, such as grass, dirt, or cinder trails, and by replacing your running shoes regularly to maintain adequate cushioning (most last 300 to 500 miles). These strengthening exercises will also

to cope better with the abnormal forces running places on your body.ImpactAvoid hard-soled shoes and concrete as these will throw upwards any difference in leg length, tilting your pelvis. Instead, try to run on grass or a treadmill. Cross-train with low