-limb alignment may also be useful, and orthoses can sometimes help as well. Nick Critchley, chartered physiotherapist and exercise physiologist at the Medifit Health & Fitness Centre, London
Q I have a problem that seems to affect me after finishing half-marathons: I feel queasy and dont want to eat or drink. The feeling seems to pass if I lie down for an hour or so. As advised, I always try to take on water at each drinks station. Do
Q Im 35 years old, and have recently been told that the intermittent hip pain that has affected me for a year could be arthritis, and that I should stop running. While I accept that a marathon is out of the question, is it really the end of my
control of them, your tummy will flatten and youll start to notice a more efficient running style and, hopefully, improved performances.Nick Critchley, physiotherapist and exercise physiologist at Medifit medical and fitness centre, London
Q After my long runs, I stretch and then hop straight into the shower. But when I get out of the water I sometimes suffer a fever-like chill. I have to get under the duvet for 15-20 minutes before Im back to normal. Whats going on?A When you
Q Why is it that almost exactly 48 hours after a long training run, and particularly after completing a marathon, my leg muscles hurt most? If the race is on Sunday, then I always dread Tuesday because I cannot walk down the stairs without adopting
