Podiatrist's advice for marathon casualty management.

A major problem that has been created by the current popularity of long distance running is that many of the participants are solitary, or group runners, but are not often members of an athletic club. They seldom have the help and support of experienced runners or coaches, and in addition rely on the 'running press' for advice on matters of training and injuries. It therefore follows that in common with all other disciplines in the sports injury field a responsibility rests with the podiatrist to check that any sports patient is following a sensible routine in his training schedule.