with a sterile gauze or plaster. Continue this process until the blister no longer oozes.If the pain is unbearable, you might want to consider opening the blister yourself. Clean the area with antiseptic or rubbing alcohol, then pierce the skin close

.“After the race, rehydrate, get some protein in and then carbs. Have what you feel like but avoid alcohol – your blood vessels will expand and you’ll feel sorer the next day.”Listen to the latest podcast for more expert nutrition advice from Ruth at runnersworld

and ran a couple of PBs over shorter distances.Everything went well; I stayed in London for two nights before, rested, no sight-seeing, ate well, drank lots, no alcohol, got to the start on time - found that I didn't need my Helly, gloves etc. crossed

happy about completing that, and I just carried on going! Alfie B It started with a 'significant' birthday… In the run up to his, my boss gave up alcohol, meat, smoking etc in a bid to get his weight back to what it had been ten years previously. I

I was behind Alan Hansen at the airport last year - he can barely hobble. And it’s not like he'd have to have treatment on the NHS is it? - cougieJoin the thread ALCOHOL ABSTENTIONCan someone solve an argument - does running get rid of a flabby belly? I drink a

gone from strength to strength. Weird coincidence? Don't think so!" (More from this story)Paul Carr on how running helped him give up alcohol..."On my days off I do core training, but it's the runs which have burned off the fat. I'm now running 28 miles

;weights and circuit training as well as running;never skip breakfast; lots of green, leafy veg;as little alcohol as possible.Worked for me! Jimo See food as fuel and that it’s there to make your body run smoothly.  Learn about food, what foods are and what foods