. Then in January, I had a car accident and completely crushed my foot, and had to take several months off. I've now started to get back into running, but it feels so much harder than it used to! Am I literally starting from scratch? My body is a beginner but my
This week's questioner had a baby in January. But, unlike her fellow new mum Paula Radcliffe, she doesn't have a coach as a hubby. How should she get back into running?"I used to run most mornings (approx 3 miles) and loved it. I gave up a year ago
This week, one reader wants to know why some runners like to put their back(pack)s into it..."Is it silly to train with a weighted rucksack strapped to your back? Surely it's safer to have a weight strapped around the stomach (less pressure
other big event in your life (exams, house move, wedding etc). Once it's over, you have to slot back into real life, which can feel a bit bland after all the excitement.Best advice, as others have said, is to give yourself some more targets. Not too many
, or is it OK just to cut back the miles?"I have been running for three-and-a-half years, and the last year has been a bit confusing. In terms of racing it's been a success, but training has been difficult. Normally I train every day (70-80 miles a week
find it essential to eat before long runs. I set my alarm for 6am, stumble downstairs, eat a bowl of microwave porridge with honey, drink a cup of tea, then get back in bed by 6.15. The alarm goes again at 7.50, and I’m out by 8am. – M'boyI set
athlete has to live with, but how do you deal with knowing that a niggle may appear out of nowhere one day? I'm just interested to know how other runners manage injury in a way that gets them back to running as soon as possible."– Swan SongYour best
200 Minutes is back in town. "He’ll be back on the forum the minute he’s out of hospital, or maybe even while he’s still in hospital, if he can find a computer," says Liz."He also wants to get straight out running, but the radiotherapy will probably
jog back to cool down. He feels that cooling-down causes your body to 'forget' what it has learnt in the speed work session. I don't understand the science behind it, and need your thoughts." – Shachar's dadYour best answersWhat is your coach thinking
and back along same route, as they get to turn for home half way through. 'Out and back' is a good one – once you've got to half way there's nothing for it but to do the same to get home! (Scooby Snax)Reward yourself after a run! If you say you're going
