-training because of injuries. Barry’s last injury was a sprained ankle that limited him to exercising with an arm-crank ergometer (a machine you “pedal” with your arms). As he improved, he tried deep-water running, followed by the elliptical trainer. Once his ankle

scar tissue?How can I strengthen my ankles?How do I avoid a repeat ankle stress fracture? --Rehabilitating A Sprained AnkleI've broken my ankle. How can I return to running? --Lower LegCalf strains: Why they occur and how to treat them When I run, my

terrain,” says Anderson.While softer surfaces are more forgiving on joints, they put you more at risk of injuries like sprained ankles, found a report in Sports Medicine. “You need to start conservatively,” says Anderson. Opt for a dirt trail or towpath

the right amount of carbs.”  Things are more challenging for seasoned marathoner Lee: after spraining a muscle and contracting flu, he’s had to miss some sessions and has struggled to come back to form.  “It did knock my confidence slightly – suddenly in rep

with a sprained ankle. I grew in confidence as the event went on, and eventually finished as first lady – seven hours ahead of my nearest rival. Racing lesson Believe in yourself. Much of the art of successful racing is in the mind. Physically you