sweatshop working conditions. Does anyone know a good manufacturer who has an ethical code of practice that they actually adhere to?"Your best answersNew Balance assemble most of their shoes in the UK, and some are vegan if that's an issue. Nike seem to have

, and they can help assess your current position, provide a training plan and support you to reach your goals. Spin and cross-training classes will be an excellent way of improving your stamina in a controlled manner. Also make sure that you're eating a balanced

postural problems. A good pilates class will attend to important little muscles you didn't know you had. – Skinny Old GeezerIf you like gym classes, pilates and body balance would be appropriate. If you'd rather do resistance work, there are a lot

changed into your kit as soon as you get in from work. Then you can wash, feed, cuddle the baby and do what new dads do to give Mrs Z a break; then, when all is hunky dory, you can shoot off for your run. – lardassIt's about finding a balance that suits

to compensate. Weighing every day induces panic: on gaining a pound or two, we know intellectually this may be linked to the time of the month or fluid balance but the lower brain tends to dominate and the reaction may well be one of fear and self loathing.I get

are often packed with sugar etc. Read the packaging first, or just buy a box of Scott's or Quaker oats to be on the safe side. – Scott SEat sensibly with a balanced approach to carbs/proteins and plenty of veg and fruit. If you are running just for fitness