I've finally recovered from a nagging case of shin-splints, in time for the Frankfurt marathon in 2 weeks. However, for the past 6 weeks my training has been restricted to lots of cross-training and no long runs, until yesterday. So, question is

I've just completed in the Bristol half marathon (in 1:38) and I'm keen to do another half marathon this autumn. I didn't do anywhere near enough training for Bristol but I'm now really keen to get back into things properly and focus on my next

Hi, I'm looking for some guidance and other peoples experience of running a half marathon after an achillies injury. There is no permanent damage to my achillies, however whilst training for a half marathon and building up to the 12.5 mile distance

. The HM was last Sunday (8 days ago) and I ran a half hour recovery on Weds. This morning I went out and couldn't run more than 5 minutes without having to stop and stretch my legs. The burning sensation in both legs was too much to bear. It felt worse

Hi,After completing my first half marathon  i felf really rough about an hour and a half later??Sick and a tumbley tummy and rather odd feeling? I drank plently before and after however for a couple of hours after the race I felt really odd

HiJust a quick querie.. ran my first half-marathon last weekend(GNR) loved it, took my time and was v slow, but completed the course. I have been absolutely cream crackered all week since..like in bed at 9.30 every night and still slept for most

Is there any rule on how much training you can 'lose' due to injury and still have a real chance in a marathon? I'm entered in the Paris marathon on 10 April (my second marathon; hoping for 3:50) but have started having calf problems since last

. Anyway, foolishly or not, part of my charity bid is to run the Manchester marathon this coming Sunday. My legs are getting less stiff today, got a lightly inflamed post tibial tendon on my right ankle I think, but nothing too major. I have zero

My legs are really sore. I'm still getting the odd 'Charlie Chaplin' moment when they seem to wobble on their own.This begs the question....'When & how do you going to resume training post marathon?' I might try a run later this week, possibly

Finished my first Ultra marathon yesterday, 50 miler, and started my recovery immediately. Compression on, well fed, with a good intake of carbs and protein, kept mobile for an hour or so, and then an early'ish night, and a good'ish sleep. Easy day