Strengthen – and loosen – those abdominalsI've suffered the same problem for about 10 months now, so I know how frustrating it is. Like you, in my experience it's not food/breathing/drinking/carrying stuff related. The only time I don't get it is if I'm running ONLY

to maintain the right technique when you begin to tire. Conditioning is traditionally done during winter to prepare you for race season. You should include exercises such as squats, lunges and step-ups. Abdominal exercises are also vital for maintaining strong

the shoulders, which often happens due to fatigue. Look forwards and relax the shoulders; if you feel yourself starting to crumple, do some arm circles to stretch out the shoulder girdle. More abdominal work and improvements in running technique should help

the 'collapsing phase' of the run, when most of the energy goes through the lead leg. And extended abdominal work at the end of your routine will help to strengthen the core." Sample sessionsWarm up by doing some light cardio work for 5-10 minutes

loosely arrange at a 30-40 degree angle away form the body, like the wings of a plane.  Your feet should be hip width apart2. Inhale and, using your whole core: glutes, lower back, abdominals, breathe in lift your arms, legs off the floor as high as you

, as well as other nasty side effects), this pose helps tone your abdominal area and your glute muscles.This pose also stretches out the hamstrings. Yes, we know - we bang on about tight hamstrings a lot on this blog - but as we're yet to meet a runner

’ll glide through the water faster and flatter on top of the water. Swimming with a band will work your abdominals slightly differently and they will adjust to this training so when you swim without the band, your swimming is better. Swimming with a band may

elbows at your sides and your abdominals contracted. Military Press Begin as with the chest press (above), but push the weights straight up, using your deltoids (shoulder muscles).Machine Crunches As you pull the weight down, isolate your abdominals

, continuing to breathe deeply and focusing on your technique. Perform 10-20 reps. This exercise aims to stretch the muscles that can tighten the lower back while strengthening the abdominal muscles.Get back on trackThe road to running again begins when you

is no exception – will increase abdominal pressure, which, in turn, pushes on the pelvic-floor muscles.Any weakening could lead to problems such as stress (urinary) incontinence – the sudden and uncontrollable need to go to the toilet. The condition affects