our 30s both the muscle tissue and tendon part of the calf muscle are subject to age-related changes. The changes in the connective tissue, which is the non-contracting part of the muscle, probably cause most of the problems.Your injury suggests you

are generally flat or gently rolling, and are made of dirt, gravel or wood chips. Double-track trails, created for vehicles, are found in forests and multi-use areas, often have a gravel surface and may feature steep climbs. Single-track trails are narrow dirt

triglyceride (fat) levels and heart attack and stroke risk, they also help keep joints supple. Omega-3s improve oxygen delivery to cells during exercise, help prevent and heal joint, tendon and ligament strains and also help reduce inflammation caused by over

strength work with regular running. It strengthens tendons and ligaments, reduces the risk of injury and improves overall running form. The problem is that most runners tend to do the majority of their strength-specific work in the gym, through squats, leg

on and increases your risk of injury – especially to calves and Achilles tendons. Also, as you get further away from civilisation, the surfaces are likely to become rougher, making twisted ankles more likely.Conclusion: One of the best surfaces to run on, though

of the suicidal ordeals he undertakes each year, alongside the equally crazed Sir Ranulph. It was humiliating that, despite a tendon and cartilage injury that should have confined him to bed for a fortnight and kept him out of competition for three months, he left

its toll on bones, muscles, and tendons. At the least, over-racing causes fatigue and staleness. At worst, too much racing will increase injury risk.How much is too much depends on the distance of your races and whether your goal is speed or fun

to improvements in general running efficiency and competitive ability." Gradual acceleration and deceleration will help to avoid injury. Your move After a training run, try 4 x 60m split into three 20m sections. Accelerate for 20m, cruise fast for 20m

on cambered beaches throws the body out of alignment, while soft sand places extra stress on the Achilles tendon and calf muscles compared with firm, even surfaces, according to Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.To play it safe, stick

, while soft sand places extra stress on the Achilles tendon and calf muscles compared with firm, even surfaces, according to Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.To play it safe, stick to the water’s edge, where the sand is wet and more hard