to the universal running first-aid principle of RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation). And then came the injury guide:Foot InjuriesBlack ToenailBunionCalcaneal Bursa (heel)Hallux Rigidus (Toe)Ingrowing ToenailMarch Fracture (toe)Midfoot PainMortons Neuroma

UAN:232 Article type:-->Symptoms There is pain and tenderness along the inside of the lower tibia (shin). You are probably an overpronator with uncorrected feet and may have begun more hill sessions or speedwork.Signs A light touch to the bone

lost balance and trod on a bottle that some kind soul had unwittingly discarded in the middle of the road. My ankle turned over and one loud expletive later I was left nursing a very painful and rapidly swelling right ankle. Hoping to 'run it off' I

.The best moment: for me, it was seeing Big Ben in the distance and it actually coming towards me instead of appearing to disappear! The worst moment: I don’t think there was a ‘worst moment’ except maybe the pain.Most memorable moment: Running past the team

painful miles.We had trained for months for the marathon, and so would not miss the big day whatever the weather, but the crowd come and support the runners on their own which is terrific.My worst moment was having my ankle clipped by another runner

Time: 4:25An amazing (and painful at times!) experience. Started to hurt badly at 24 miles... thought I was going to burst into tears at 25 miles with the emotion of it all.. coming up to the finish the crowd were superb. They could see I was just

the belief that, unless you're running 80 miles a week or churning out sub-2:45 marathons, recovery doesn't really matter. The evidence certainly suggests otherwise. Sidestepping good recovery practice can leave you more susceptible to aches, pains, colds

Time: 3:59My first London Marathon and what a day.  This great picture was taken at the end of the South Colonnade in Canary Wharf, just when runners were starting to really feel the pain a bit after getting soaked earlier.  I finished just under 4

Time: 4:04Sunday was my first marathon. I came in at 4:04 and am currently in great pain but.......it was worth it!!! I started at the blue start and hooked up with the 9.00 minute mile pacer. I was running for Children with Leukaemia and stayed

, but overall I had abrilliant day, impressed myself, and can't wait to do it again (after I canwalk without pain, of course!).Index of all quotesNext quote