as I only do 12-13 mm! I've been advised to rest, which I will do, but goodness me how long for, the desire to run is driving me nuts! – HalfthewomanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members to answer? Spotted a great question
This week's problem is one that many runners will recognise: How do you cope with being a "beginner" again after injury?"I used to be a half-decent runner. I've run seven marathons with a PB of 3:36, and loads of half marathons and 10Ks
training with running and cross-training over a period of time is the way to build fitness and avoid injury over the long term. – Mike HawesIt will put extra strain on the body and probably make you change your running style. I do run with a pack sometimes
. It does help me to avoid some injuries, but it makes me extremely susceptible to tight calves and stress fractures of the metatarsals. The natural method of shock absorbtion happens during the heel strike phase, which obviously you don't benefit from as a
'm starting again after a cold or injury. I've found it useful to cut down on liquid for an hour before my run, then taking water with me and having sips every 10 mins. Someone told me to put my arm up above my head on the opposite side to the stitch
This week's question comes from a forum member whose event schedule is looking a bit crowded..."I'm doing the Edinburgh Marathon on 27 May. It's my first marathon, and the training is going OK, though I had two weeks off due to injury. I've got
about 30 mins to my planned time, thanks to a couple of vomit stops. It was really unpleasant, so is best avoided. Moderate and you will be fine. For my last marathon I had my sensible head on and stopped at two pints the night before the race
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
comfortable under your belt as your first goal – easily reached goals are the way to go. Start off with 10 mins now, do that for a couple of weeks, than add 1 or 2 mins (or whatever you reckon) a week. You'll improve in leaps and bounds, way faster than you
in the second miles, works for me. I've found it helps me hold my target pace much longer and avoid slowing towards the end of the race. It probably works as a second warm-up, but without the usual 10-15 minute break before the race actually starts. – David
