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My big toe has bored a hole in the top of my left running shoe. It’s pretty much only netting, but I’m wondering if it is a shoe or foot issue. – Steve B

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Q: I have bumps on the back of my heels that hurt when my running shoes press on them. What are they? – Sandy J.

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Q: I have a toe problem that is not really a sports injury, but is aggravated by my running. My toenail is vrot. I think it is an ingrown nail that looks infected, hurts and is starting to smell. - Mia, Stellenbosch

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Q: Do we really need to run in shoes? I would like to try running barefoot. - Stacey

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Q: My running buddies say that I should wear orthotics when I run because I don’t run “straight”. What is the deal with orthotics? – Ian, Durban.

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Q I am a woman of 25 and about to start running. What is the best shoe on the market? I have an old pair of running shoes I could use in the meantime. Is that OK? – Paula, Johannesburg

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Q: I have a strange pain in my left foot. It has been there for a month and it feels like it is between my small toes. It is worse when I run fast in my racing shoes. What should I do? — Stuart, Port Elizabeth

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Q: I am an older runner training for shorter races and triathlons. I often get calf and hamstring injuries and my physiotherapist says it is from not being flexible enough. – Frank, Johannesburg South.

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Q: I am a casual runner and I often get cramps under the soles of my feet. How can I prevent this from happening? – Amanda, Cape Town.

Other Experts Ross Tucker Ask the Sports Scientist Dr Ross Tucker has a BSc(Med)(Hons) Exercise Science Degree and PhD from the Sports Science Institute. Visit his blog on www.scienceofsport.blogspot.com.

...................................................................................................................... Benita de Witt Ask the Sports Therapist Benita is a sports therapist who has treated the likes of Kelly Holmes, Elana Meyer and Conrad Stoltz. Visit www.benitadewitt.com or email benita@enviroafrica.co.za.

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...................................................................................................................... Lindsey Parry Ask the Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry is a qualified biokineticist, Two Oceans silver medallist and 2:52 marathoner. E-mail him on lindsey@hpc.co.za.

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