for stretching the ITB would be appreciated too!)I know I must sound like a broken down old crock with this injury collection, and I guess I am a broken down old crock really, but I suppose my one consolation is that at least I am well balanced and get all my

Balanced cushioning and stability with more Abzorb cushioning and roomier fit than the 764

physio has picked up on. I'm just doing preventative rolling.

bravery, let your doctor perform the above operation! They may then prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection, and you can take paracetamol for pain.Can you run through it?Yes, to an extent, though pain will prevent you from overdoing it. If you don

It's a familiar story: you return to training after injury aiming to be faster and stronger than before. Then reality kicks in as your decreased fitness becomes apparent. You begin to wonder if you'll ever be able to repeat your pre-injury

Drugs don't workResist the reflex to reach for a bottle of ibuprofen to reduce swelling. "Killing pain is fine," says Andrew Pruitt, author of Andy Pruitt's Medical Guide for Cyclists, "but deflating inflammation during the initial stages of injury

. But this obviously requires surgery, which can be painful and may prevent you from running for several weeks, and I would suggest that you try to avoid this if possible. Before considering surgery, try placing padding around the lump. Fashion some felt and strapping

that I’m aware of. Is this something I should get checked out or am I simply fretting about any niggle that could prevent me from being in top fitness for the race itself? Just rest it Ratatouille.Even if you don't run between now and 13th you'll be fine

Set out to run 22 miles on Saturday and had to quickly stop at 4.5 miles as my calf had a sharp pain which prevented further running. I have completed 2 x 20 miles and a 22 mile run in the past 5-6 weeks. How long should I rest? Can I still expect

Q. If I'm not really sore or exhausted does that mean I won't benefit from my training session?A. Training isn't about killing yourself every session so that you are exhausted at the end. Training should comprise structured sessions designed to progressively give you an overload ...