, most protective training shoes. (Make certain you aren't wearing a worn-out pair. If your shoes are falling to bits, buy new ones.)If you're returning from an overuse or muscle inflammation injury (shin splints, Achilles tendinitis or plantar fasciitis
not offer the support a runner needs because it doesn't properly wrap and support the foot. Improper fit can even lead to plantar fasciitis. Fit tip Not only does your foot slightly lengthen as it hits the ground with each stride, it also spreads out, so
the biggest cause of Achilles tendinitis and is a major factor in plantar fasciitis and shinsplints.Although the muscles in the backs of your legs (the hamstrings) tend to be the workhorses, don't forget to stretch the muscles in the fronts of your legs
't acupuncture helping my plantar fasciitis? --My rigid orthoses give me heel pain. Help! --What's this mystery lump on my heel? --How can I run with a painful heel spur? Do I need surgery? --How can I beat Morton's Neuroma?Ankle AreaWill ankle weights make
race. "Consistency and knowing what works for you is key," he says.BAD HABIT: You never stretch It’s hard to squeeze in runs some days, never mind stretching. But tight muscles can contribute to shin splints, plantar fasciitis and muscle pulls, which
. – PoacherPlantar Fasciitis is a bit of a bummer. – Jonny BlazeJoin the threadTRI TRAINING TROUBLESJust did my first tri (sprint distance, but it’s a start!) at the weekend - cr*p result but thrilled to finish in one piece and totally loved the whole
