-ups to the outer side of your shoe. Exercises which stretch the band can help, while ultrasound or a cortisone injection should cure the problem. Although massage is often recommended, it sometimes makes the inflammation worse. Can you run through it?/Recovery time
ve finished the race by then!) can also be booked. Breakfasts on Saturday or Sunday cost an additional €5. Showers and massages available.Getting there By road take the D936 from Bordeaux to the east; after Bergerac its the D660 then the D29, D51 and Belvès
, 52 allée des Launages, 74160 Collonges- sous-Salève, France; tel 00 33 450 43 67 33; web www.collonges.netOther information Each stage starts at 10am, the route is marked, and has feeding stations every 5km. Showers and massages provided. A swimming
Vernet les bains, France; e-mail organisation@courseducanigou.com; web http://www.courseducanigou.comOther information Entry closes on July 22. Race starts 7am. Feeding stations every 4km. Showers and massages available.Getting there By road 55km from
, put a few drops in the bath and even use them for massage.Herbs can also be powerful immune-system boosters. Echinacea can strengthen the system by stimulating white blood cell production, for instance. Try this for a few weeks in the winter either
, an osteopath and tried massage, but to no avail.A Its possible that the initial cause of your problems was an over-zealous approach to training. When you take up any sport, a gradual approach is essential. This allows the body to adapt to the new stress
for instance, by running the problem will return. You have to re-educate your muscles, and the best way to do this is by having regular massage to your spine and hips (to teach them to relax), regular re-education exercises for the muscles (to teach them
, your best course of action is to stop and gently stretch the affected muscle. Massage can also help, but you really need to prevent cramps from occurring in the first place. Try these tips:Stretch your quadriceps thoroughly (right) after running
10-mile jaunts before breakfast, before lunch, before tea and before supper. Why not walk two miles and jog the rest. Follow each session with a drink, a shower and some food. A daily massage would also be a big help. From Christmas to mid-April you
for: The five-hour cut-off pointAny extras?A free pre- and post-race massage available.To enter the Marathon:Click here: To enter the Half-Marathon:Click here:
