routinesQ. I've been running on roads up to half-marathon distances for the last few years with no injuries. I  tried running on a treadmill three weeks ago and ever since I've been suffering from shin splints in my left leg (on the outside of my shin). I

and, with light to moderate pressure, glide the palms of your hands over your legs, starting with your calves and shins and working up to your quads and hamstrings. Repeat 10 times on each leg, increasing the intensity toward the end, so you

, so I will substitute any run sessions in my plan for bike sessions with maybe a walk after them.At least my sore shins have gone and I hit my weightloss target of 13 stone.Finally got to the pool at the end of the month after having a cold/flu thing

on your back with your legs up and bent at the knee. Pull abs in as you inhale and curl your knees towards your chest. Slowly lower your legs and breathe out, feeling your abs relax. Repeat five times. Shin splints As an endurance athlete, you tread a fine

. When I first started running I suffered from calf cramp. I now take sports salt tablets to overcome this issue. I generally suffer from shin splints. I manage my running around the problem. I've been to a recommended running shop to get advice and new

be other influences. Disruption of the ligaments within and outside of your knee, arthritis in its many forms and ankle, shin, thigh and hip injuries may all affect knee movement and produce secondary PFP.Self-treatmentOne factor in knee pain may

So we’ve finally moved, then. I am now officially Country Folk. The best thing about our new house (besides the 700-year-old saw marks on the beam that bisects our bedroom at shin height – a charming ‘feature’ that may lose some of its shine

, hoping to beat his PB of 2:42, but he’s still looking after his back by stretching it regularly with a routine Harwich has given him that aims to reduce the tension in his hamstrings, calves, shins and ankles. “The stretches do help, but I still need a

this BMI calculator.2. Does it really matter what kind of shoe I buy?Yes: the shoe that's right for you depends on your running style. If you buy the wrong shoe, there's every chance you'll endure any of a myriad of injuries, from shin splints to a

because of its role in bone-mineral health, muscle contraction and nerve conduction. Swigging this fat-free drink after a run will protect you against stress fractures, shin splints and possibly muscle cramps. Try it Skimmed milk is a great post