or light jacket Blister patches, emergency money, optional energy gels, maybe in small bumbag Old disposable long-sleeved top and leggings for keeping warm at the start, energy drink for before the start, optional dustbin liner with head and armholes

UAN:213 Article type:--SymptomsYou will tend to notice a tender swelling in the hollows normally found between the patella and the lower leg. As the discomfort may be worse after runs, it may limit training.SignsYour doctor will see exactly

.SignsAn experienced practitioner should be able to put their fingers on the site of the pain, though they shouldn’t discover any acutely tender denser areas. If the cause isn’t a compartment problem, you may also notice colour changes or weakness within the leg

Q Following a partial tear in my Achilles tendon, the scar tissue thickened, resulting in stiffness, aches and swelling. I am due to have an operation to remove this scar tissue, which means that my leg will be immobilised for two weeks. I’m told

programme for the calf, quadriceps and hamstring muscles. The more freedom you have in these muscles, the more force that is actually absorbed by them, rather than by the bones of the foot and lower leg. Finally, if you are overweight in any way

-678 0233). This may well be enough to take the pressure off your knee.In addition to this you could benefit from training in a gym and performing knee-strengthening exercises. Do not, though, perform leg extensions – see the gym staff for help

Q I’ve been running for five years with very few injuries, but recently I’ve been experiencing pain in both shins. The pain is on the inside of my legs, just off-centre. I tried resting for three weeks as suggested by my GP, but the problem

very impressive stuff, we’re sure you'd all agree. In fact it sounds like a great place for 2000 multi-terrain-loving competitors to stretch their legs. Well, the organisers of the GRIM seem to think so and who would argue with them, after so many of RW

at the gym, one visit can provide an excellent two-for-one workout that’ll benefit your whole body – not just your legs. Best of all, you can complete this session in as little as 20 minutes. If you have more time, all the better. Here we present three

the bench, lower them slowly until your waist is level with the seat, then straighten your elbows.Travelling Lunges Stand with your feet together, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Step forward as far as you can with your right leg, lowering your hips as you