I’ve just turned 50 and I’ve been running for 25 of those years. Between the ages of 25 and 30, I tried my hand at a whole range of distances, and improved at most of them. Then, my career took precedence and, whilst I kept a reasonable level of fitness, I became more of a jogger...

This will be my first half m and I just wondered what they are like and if anyone else is doing it this year?Times and tactics etc.....? I'm very tempted.I will have done a half on each of the previous two weekends so am not expecting a great time just an enjoyable race. Gareth. ...

strong abdominals for running. As a general rule heavy weights and low repititions will build muscle whilst low weights and a high number of reps will give you definition. As a runner, youre probably better off going with the latter as larger muscles

Hi there,I now live in New Zealand but still love visiting the RW UK site (so much more going on here than the Aussie NZ one).It can get a bit lonely though when no one else is posting in my daylight hours.So, if you're living outside of the UK, feel free to join my thread.I usua...

when I might go and do some more resistance work, particularly on the calfs to try to strengthen the achilles some more, and also some abdominal work to improve posture and continue to shrink the beer belly which appeared since Malta ! Andy - wow you

. This is why patients undergoing gastric bypass are recommended to take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement. "Dumping syndrome," in which the consumption of sugar causes abdominal cramping and diarrhea, can also occur

, they are both great for relaxation, posture, building abdominals. You'll love it! You talkin' to me? I think you should just take up fighting, with complete strangers! Dustboy. Despite taking the piss, i have found myuself this week on the verge of losing over

I am following the 5k trainign programme and went for my first run yesterday - run 1 min walk 1 min repeated 10 times. Sounded so easy on paper! Definately went off too fast and after 5 reps was going to give up but my training partner urged me on and I managed the other 5. Actua...

BUDDHARemember always that you are just a visitor here, a traveler passing through. your stay is but short and the moment of your departure unknown.None can live without toil and a craft that provides your needs is a blessing indeed. But if you toil without rest, fatigue and wear...

Having a strong core plays a critical role in your best running performances. And it's not just one ab muscle that's hard at work, says Tim Hilden, an exercise physiologist specialising in running mechanics at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in Colorado, USA. "Running requ...