your bones, but an overuse injury such as a shinsplint can turn into a stress fracture, especially if you’re not eating enough calcium.Besides protecting your bones, calcium also regulates blood pressure, prevents colon cancer, and may even aid weight

the nerves are tight and causing the symptoms. The tension can be caused by problems with the spine, the pelvis and/or something local, such as a muscle being tight or in spasm. This needs to be established so that they can prevent a recurrence once the pain

painful in the morning for 5-10 minutes, but eases as you walk on it, something that you allude to. If so, try massaging the tender area with ice, and resting until the pain eases. This will hopefully prevent the condition worsening. If, however, it’s just

. Palpitations and mild tremors are also not uncommon, but as blood-sugar levels return to normal the feeling usually passes. Prevention is usually found in adequate pre-exercise nutrition and hydration, and the use of energy drinks while running instead of water

, the broadness of the last – particularly in the fore- and midfoot – prevents any adverse motion. The lugged outsole delivers good rather than brilliant off-road traction, but goes well on the road, too. Our favourite part of the shoe is the upper, sturdy

, nuts and legumes Encourage muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown May offset protein breakdown in muscles; supplements can increase muscle growth or recoveryCoenzyme Q-10 Helps release energy from food to body's cells Can be made in the body; food

at preventing stone bruising. Both the rear- and forefoot are quite broad, and there’s a small medial post, but as the shoe flexes in the midfoot, stability could be an issue.In short There are a lot of trail shoes around at the moment, and the Thielsen probably

and prevention, and a whole section dedicated to schedules for 10K, half-marathon and marathon races, the Guide to Running is full of practical advice that really works. If you want to make the most of your running, this Guide could be all you need.Available from

and could even boost your muscles' performance on the track.Why? Stretching helps prevent sports injuries by increasing your range of movement and reducing the tension in your muscles. Every muscle in the body has an opposing one that works against

minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss in the sesame oil to prevent them sticking together.3 Boil the green beans for 3-4 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Slice into 2-3cm pieces and add to the noodles along with the prawns, spring onions