if you get a stitch on the left side. If this doesn't work, try pinching the stitch with your fingers.Sprains If you twist your ankle, stop running immediately. Sometimes, after a minute of walking, the pain will stop and you can continue running

This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have

. That way if you cut them too short and your toes are painful, they have time to heal. – RoobarbFor two days before the race avoid strong or spicy foods, and, if you can stick to what you have been eating during your training. Stick to carb loaded foods

A friend told me recently, “I don’t care about getting faster. I just want running to be a little easier for me.” I’ve known this person for years, and running has always been a chore for him. Not painful, just difficult.What’s more, the last thing

. There is also a trade-off between speed and comfort: you might be able to ride a few miles in a very flat position, but if it affects your breathing or causes neck and back pain you'll find a more upright position is preferable. The secret to tri bars is to see

put on your wetsuit. "You simply need to shift the material away from your extremities and onto the body," says Kiddle. "So aim for the leg cuffs to sit two to three finger-widths higher than your ankle bone, with the arm cuffs the same distance from

of ‘pain is my friend’ ethic – that we’re sworn to uphold.Now, about that secret. I wouldn’t want anyone to think I’ve gone soft or anything but... um, this is hard to get out... I often take walking breaks during my daily runs.There, that feels much better