tooverpronate (roll inwards) too much when you run, are sure contributors to shin pain. While your pain still exists, ice your shins for 10-15 minutes after every run, and try this daily exercise to mobilise the front of the foot and the shins: sit on your bed

and intensity drops off. This week, as your training hits its peak you should also eat a bit more protein, troubleshoot your race plan and choose your race-day shoes.Training ChecklistThis is the final week of big training, with your final long run of between 18

half-marathon; sub 43 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:45 Starts at around 25 miles per week; you ought to be able to run for 1:15 non-stop. Eventual standard: sub-1:45 for a half-marathon; sub 46 minutes for 10K.Sub-4:00 Starts at around 20 miles per week

. Also try toast with raisins or grapes.Q. I returned to running three years ago at the age of 42. My half-marathon PB was 1:12 in the early 1990s. I have now lost nearly four stone in weight and my race times are starting to get a lot faster - recently I