,731 pointsPentathlon 4,937 points150m 16.99 secs100m hurdles 12.81 secsHigh jump 1.95 m (British record, jointly held with Diana Davies and Susan Moncrieff)Shot put 14.25 m200m 23.15 secs           Long jump 6.51 mJavelin 46.47 m800 metres 2:09.88This month

're pushing more force through the knee you tend to get pain - they're the things we'll take a look at."I am then wired up with connection points on all of my joints, from the forefoot through the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Then it's time

Nutrition found that female runners on low-fat diets are at increased risk of getting injured – and of course a sidelined runner can't burn as many calories. Decrease joint pain Bowden adds that Omega-3 fatty acids – which are a type of polyunsaturated

and help to ward off injury by preparing muscles and joints for the race ahead. As the name suggests, it is best practised just before an event and the massage is performed at a fast, brisk pace - though not too deep - to get your muscles ready. Pre

Lisa have done all the obvious stuff so you may need some help with this one. Also try and stretch the adductors that run along the inside of the leg. There is a great trigger point about a hand breath up from the knee joint that you can hold while

’s time for a change. Otherwise, your repetitive stride pattern will tighten the muscles and joints and make you more susceptible to injury, while your gait simply trains you to run slowly. You risk fatigue, heavy legs and probably the onset of terminal

, this tends to further damage the ligaments in the area and make you more susceptible to another twist. If the pain is intense or the joint is swollen, you shouldn’t try to restart your run at all. (More about ankle sprains.)You should… ideally get home

, and follow your physician’s advice on prenatal supplements.In addition, some supplements may offer therapeutic benefits that you can’t get from food alone. For example, you won’t find glucosamine in any food. But the supplement may do wonders for your joint

, then they are unable to provide a solid foundation for the legs to work off. (This means a lack of stability, increased strain on the joints and muscles of the lower extremities, and a higher risk of injury.) The core also has an effect on the movement of the leg

individual efforts and our joint effort. We were athletes. We were a team. We were, now more than ever, a family.Waddle on, friends.