run. Prevention: Drink fluid little and often throughout the day, every day.7. Not stretching enough Again, most runners know they should stretch, but they don’t. What’s more, many of them don’t warm up or cool down either. The result is frequent

the risks of stretching cold muscles, and might avoid stretching before sessions. But it's actually best to stretch both before and after sessions, with stretching sessions that achieve different things.After warming up with a brisk walk or jog, pop in a

. Also replace worn-out shoes, warm up well and run on soft surfaces, and avoid overstriding, which puts more stress on shins.

. These injuries usually come after a burst of speed, and with a popping sound or sensation. Overtraining, forceful stretching, excessive speedwork or speedwork without a proper warm-up can strain a muscle. Strength imbalances also pose a threat. If the fronts

fitness. It doesn't matter too much what you do, as long as it doesn't aggravate the existing injury.The only problem with things like fast-paced walking is that I don't sweat. Working up a big sweat is so ingrained in me that I desperately need the feel

in the wrong direction – can be completely disabling. Whilst walking is almost impossible, running may be possible – after a painful hop / skip / jump for the first 500 metres – followed by mild limping throughout. The muscles seem to warm up in running whilst