load. I'd estimate at least 10 hours per week over 18 months, but this does depend on age, gender and prior fitness levels."What keeps these athletes motivated? For Dunbabin it's the bike. "I'm new to cycling and learning things all the time. I'm still

RYour best answersAge is just a state of mindI'm 39 and still have plans to destroy my current PBs. Here’s a good quote which I believe in “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” (Henry Ford). It’s totally true, stay positive

.Her performance at last year’s British Masters Athletics Championships was outstanding. She took gold in the 5,000m (23:06:26) and silver in the 1500m (6:23:40) track events – placing her fifth and ninth in the world (respectively) for her age group. Meanwhile, a

your running career lasts for as long as possible? What can you do to stay on track at an age when most people are picking up their bus passes? It's simple, just read this article, follow our advice and you'll be the Peter Pan of athletics

Local Authorities encourage running for children of all ages. They recognise that running has important benefits, promoting health and making children more alert at school. Becky Evans is a Sports Development Officer with South Shropshire District

Winner: Fairlands Valley SpartansWhat makes a great running club? Being accessible to all ages and abilities? Being the pillar of the local running community, with success across a range of competitions and age groups? Stevenage's Fairland Valley

was not a successful or willing runner," he says, "I was the youngest in my age group and I was continually beaten and lost all motivation, stopped running and took up smoking instead."Like many reluctant PE-class attendees, Agyei rediscovered sport later

's best running club.Last year we presented Halifax Harriers (above) with the award in recognition of its all-round excellence. It is accessible to all ages and abilities; a pillar of the local running and social community; and successful across a range

cooperation and sportsmanship. At this age, children are old enough to handle greater training structure and competition.Continue to encourage healthy pastimes. Fight the video habit with active family recreation. Teens enjoy fun activities such as swimming

and targets, and enter events? How do you help a 12-year-old through the low times and disappointment?"– Raymond McMillan (by email)Your best answersMake it an enjoyable family activityMy two daughters aged 11 and 14 have come running with me – just light