Wanted: Coaching team. Must include running coach, sport psychologist, physiotherapist, nutritionist and doctor.What runner hasn't wished for a chance to work with a team of experts who can answer all their questions, tell them what to do, maybe
, such as an exercise bike.Remember that you're pregnant Don't ignore symptoms which may indicate a serious problem. For instance, persistent, localised pain or vaginal bleeding during or after a run is not normal. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience
a few triathlons way back in the mid-1980s. There was just one problem: they hit the wall when they added cycling and swimming to their running. The demands of three-sport training were too much, so they cut back their running from six days a week
uphill, but running uphill all the time isn't really an option! I've seen two physios and a sports doctor, and all have suggested various abdominal/core strength exercises. They think it's perhaps a tight psoas or abdominal muscle, and have tried manually
: A Runner’s Guide to Keeping Injury Free (£8.44, amazon.co.uk). "Minor injuries wrongly diagnosed could turn into serious issues."BREAK IT: When you have a nagging ache or pain, the sooner you see a doctor – preferably a sports medicine specialist
or two.I like to deal with problems head on, but I've got to wait and see the doctor and physio. So, frustratingly it's out of my hands. My general philosophy on things when things are bad is "have a bag of Minstrels, deal with the problem, move on". I
and I’m just not fit enough to run a marathon.I was totally gutted about not reaching the Lucozade Sport Super Six denouement - a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’ve learned a lot from everyone involved and it’s a real shame I won’t be able
.Mr. Puffy What about the sports doctor, private MRI scans, sports massage, physio?! (and even after all that, my bum still hurts...) runner-bean I'm still wearing leggings I bought 10 years ago – I don’t see the point in looking swish when all anyone sees
’m planning my triathlons for next year, and I’m shocked by how expensive most races are. Maybe I just don't understand the costs, but compared to other sports triathlons are in a different league! Can anyone suggest any reasonably-priced races in the south
