’ve been refuelling properly and didn’t set off too fast, you might be lucky and only be experiencing general fatigue and fleeting aches and pains. From your training you’ll know if a pain is signalling a serious injury. Stop immediately and seek first

was the sign I saw on the way: "Pain is temporary but quitting is forever". That and grim determination. I hadn't had a proper run for six weeks, my shoes hadn't been worn in but I wasn't going to give up unless I was carried off by St John's Ambulance

lose it?We're all familiar with that sharp, stabbing pain at the bottom of the ribcage that comes on the run. We're all familiar, too, with contorting ourselves as we try to stretch the pain away. However, what we, and the experts, are less familiar

to reduce pain and stiffness; electrotherapy such as ultrasound to break down scar tissue; acupuncture; hydrotherapy; and massage. More...Podiatrists The myth is that podiatrists won’t give you a second thought unless you’re laid low with foot pain

MummyHow soon after having a baby should you don your running shoes? Here's what you thought. Back Into The SwingAs any distance runner knows, our sport is often a case mind over matter. And women who've been through the pain of childbirth are more than

to have both my big toenails pulled off. I can't put the pain into words! – MOLAfter a half marathon I developed black toenails, an ache in the ball of my feet, and also an ache in my groin. It all seemed linked. I went to a great NHS physio who identified

for my swollen iliotibial bands (a ligament on the outside of the knees).Pain set in after about 30 minutes. Time to reconsider that application form last August!  However, without harping on about the pain (which I am sure you don't need to hear about

Quality bike session: three words guaranteed to give you that sinking feeling when you read them on a training schedule. Whether it's on the turbo trainer or out on the road, those words mean only hard work and pain. However, there is one sure way

, consult an orthopaedic physician when normal home treatment – such as the RICE technique (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) – fails, and the nagging pain continues to slow you down rather than stop you. What to expect After the mandatory medical

. It may be a pain, but it’s worth getting one to save disappointment on the day.As a general rule, English is understood in writing. So if you don’t speak French, contact the event via e-mail or fax and resort to English over the telephone only if time