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Stable and Strong

by Benita de Witt
Q: When I run my left knee feels unstable. What exercises can I do to correct this?


Back to Base

by Benita de Witt
Q: I have received physio treatment for a hamstring injury and although I always respond well, I re-injure the hammy every time. Can you help me? – Zane H


Pain-free Calves

by Benita de Witt
Q: What is the most common running injury and how do you prevent it? – Justin L.


Pain-Free Calves

by Benita de Witt
Q: I struggle with recurring calf injuries. Could it be because I’ve moved to a hilly suburb and now end up running hills all the time? – Bianca B.


Treadmill Truth

by Benita de Witt
Due to my busy work schedule, I am only able to run on the treadmill at night. I have heard that the treadmill can cause injuries.


Inner Thigh Blues

by Benita de Witt
I was diagnosed with Pubic Symphisistis recently and was told not to run for three months? - Jono, Swellendam


Anti-Inflammatories

by Benita de Witt
Q: How soon should I drink an anti-inflammatory after I’ve injured a muscle?


No Pain, More Gain

by Benita de Witt
Q: A lot of the “old-school” runners believe that if you run through your pain, it will disappear. Is there any truth in that statement? – Donald, Ladysmith


Pubic Symphisitis

by Benita de Witt
Q I was diagnosed with Pubic Symphisitis recently and was told not to run for three months. Got any advice for me? – Jono, Swellendam


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Other Experts

Dennis Rehbok

Ask the Foot Doctor
Dennis is a qualified podiatrist practising in Johannesburg. Visit his website at www.footdoctor.co.za.

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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.

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Guru

Ask our Inhouse Expert
Ask our Inhouse Expert

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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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FOOTNOTES CONTRIBUTORS

Mike Finch

Runner's World Editor



Lindsey Parry

Ask the Coach



Allister Arendse

Runner's World Deputy Editor



Guest Columnist

The Reader



Lindsey Parry

Ask the Comrades Coach



Bruce Fordyce

9 Times Comrades Marathon Winner



Ryan Scott

The Gear Guy



Baglett

Runner and Blogger



Running Wanda

The Gadget Girl



Kirsten Curtis

Online Content Producer



Ryan Sandes



Damon Kalvari



Jason Greer



Shelley Carmichael

Shelley Carmichael



Ladies Ironman

Ladies Ironman Crew





THIS WEEK'S POLL

You and a friend plan to run your first marathon together. She gets hurt. Do you run it without her?

No. We were meant to run it together.
Yes. My friend would understand.

INSPIRATION

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