Your feet take 18,000 steps every day on average. When you run you'll add to that figure, as well as the amount of perspiration produced by the 250,000 sweat glands on each foot. With stresses like that it's no wonder your feet complain from time
. The most likely cause? Very long runs in ill-fitting shoes. "There should be 1cm between the end of the shoe and the longest toe, with the toes neither crowded nor slipping around," says Prior. The toenail may fall off, or grow with a horizontal ridge
where running can help protect you - so lace up those shoes.Picture credit: Plush Studios/ Getty Images
. Cure Stop and stretch. Scientists are unsure of exactly what causes cramps, but it’s not as simple as electrolyte imbalances or dehydration.SHIN SPLINTS OuchYour shins are beyond sore. Science Pain is likely due to overtraining, wearing worn shoes
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, just like the finger-nail ones. They looked great all summer. See full threadBuy bigger shoesSuz - My second toenail is purple and about to fall off from my last pair of running shoes! I have just bought new shoes 1/2 size bigger and have had
temperature above 101°F could increase the risk of birth defects. So make sure youre staying cool enough, and if in doubt, take your temperature after a run. If its over 100°F, youre probably overdoing it. Also, skip that post-run soak in a hot bath.6. You
appropriately, which means 150-350ml of fluid – preferably a carbohydrate drink – for every 15-20 minutes of running. To do this, take your favourite drink on the run, or stash it along your route. And sniff out all the available water along the way – and use it
if the same fate awaits us?The logic behind the wear-and-tear scenario can seem convincing. After all, your car eventually breaks down, even if it’s a Volvo. It’s the same for your toothbrush, and the foam in your shoes. You’ll need to replace them at some
with the injury demons by increasing weekly mileage by no more than 10 per cent, separating long runs, tempo runs and speed workouts by at least 48 hours, and understanding that more isn't always more. "There is evidence that clocking over 45 miles weekly can
