ohh right! thanks ADDiction, had a look on that site, it's got some good stuff on it, really helped to progress my current training program

ohh! bloody hell! better be careful then, don't want to end up getting it, sounds awful

hi there

can 'shin splints' be treated with any kind of cream/medicine etc.? or is rest the best that can be done, also does it only occur when running on ground such as pavements?

hi there

thanks a lot 'eagleeye' that www.mapmyrun.com website is great, so many routes near my area i didn't notice

hi there!

about the height/weight issues
i've just turned 17 (december) and have been on protein, for a bit (not too long) and was 9 stone 6, now im 12 stone 2, and train regular.
they worked for me.
also im not tall (5"7). i think the average height for a male is 5"10, if someone can confirm ...

hi

regarding the weights section of physical training, is it worth doing split body workouts or an overall weights sessions, ie. arms,back,chest,shoulder etc. all at once.

any replies would be much appreciated

hi there!

have you any idea where the books mentioned in earlier posts are avaliable? would they be stocked in waterstones or whsmiths? any replies would be much appreciated

hello there!

i'm new to this, but i have to agree with the comments on Bear Grylls. his achievements are extrordinary, especially with his back injury then climbing everest not long afterwards, his new t.v programme started well also.