walk), 2 x (60 seconds faster, than running pace, 30 seconds recovery walk), 5-minute cool-down jog to walk and stretchSunday Bike session: 10-minute warm-up cycle, 4 x (25 seconds fast cycling – no faster than 110rpm – 35 seconds recovery), 4 x (20

Q My quadriceps always cramp up when I run marathons, even though I hydrate well and stretch regularly. Why is this, and what should I do?A Exercise-induced muscle cramps are relatively common among distance runners. Quadricep cramps typically

, in which case you’ll need it fully assessed by a qualified podiatrist.There are some first-aid measures you can try before seeing a podiatrist. Make sure that you stretch your calf muscles diligently with your knee both flexed and fully extended while

UAN:151 Article type:-->SymptomsYou’ll feel pain of course, particularly as you take off from the injured leg, and also after sleep when you first stretch the slightly-healed scar tissue that has formed overnight (a ‘drop-foot splint’ can keep

. If you have a very low arch the chances are that you will pronate. You can limit this inward rolling by using orthotics and by doing calf stretches and calf raises. Key stretchesGenerally speaking, the best way to strengthen your knees is by improving

pulls were the second most common complaint, with shin splints coming in fourth.Why are they so common? Anyone who runs on hard surfaces, trains in worn-out shoes, rapidly racks up mileage or neglects stretching and strengthening the lower leg is at risk

Q I’m a 17-year-old middle-distance runner. Last year I started growing really fast and reached 6ft 6in. Now I regularly experience pains in my upper arms, hamstrings and thighs after harder runs. My GP says I should stretch more, while my coach

the rearfoot into the front of the shoe as well. It also has a one-piece stretch-fit upper with an inner sock, which some weartesters found slightly restrictive. Although the shoe is roughly the same weight (360g) as before, it does feel more cushioned

fasciitis, an injury that tends to strike those who overtrain, neglect to stretch their calf muscles or overdo hill sessions and speedwork. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that stretches from the toes to the heel. "If the plantar fascia

Faze. This version of the Presto has exchanged the conventional laces on its stretch sock upper for stabilising straps, borrowed from the Kukini.The other big change is in the rearfoot, which, like so many shoes, now has a large centre