guidance on training. Specifically, day to day mileage or weekly mileage."– KarlosYour best answers...I did my first ultra – a hilly 40 miles – on about three days' training a week, between 20-30 miles a time. For me the biggest thing was getting my pace

needs it, physically and mentally. Enjoy it, and then look forward to your next training session. – kittenkatIf your training ain't broke, don't fix itUpper-body weight training probably doesn't contribute anything useful to your running, LL

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

Ease into your running planHave you had a chance to look at the beginners' training plans on this site (the grey training tab at the top)? Going straight in to three 30-min sessions is quite a strong start, and it's important not to get injured at this stage

'll either have to run faster or longer. If you want to race, some speed and hill sessions will build stamina, and I'd definitely recommend weights for building endurance (upper and lower bod). Choose free weights over machines as they train more muscles

-week, so will my skinful do my marathon prep serious harm?"– Martin PaceYour best answersShouldn't be a problem, unless...The effects of a hefty binge-drinking session should be well out of your system a week later, and your marathon performance is only

to be off for longer than I need to! What do people suggest?"– Rachel ChanYour best answers...Chest cold = No way Jose!Blocked nostrils = Generally OKFever = Have done it, but it makes things worse.When a cold is 'bubbling under', hard training always makes

medium-term goal, eg a race in October/November. 2. Tell a few people (or us lot on the forum) what your goal is. 3. Post your progress on the daily training thread. If you do miss a session because you can’t be a**sed, come on the training thread

much it would cost roughly and how much time it takes to train for a tri. Are there training plans specifically for triathlons?" – shin twigsYour best answersJust do itI did my first novice triathlon three years ago at Stratford, on my 20-year-old racer

think it's to do with endorphins, but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any advice, folks?" – highyYour best answers...1: Cool shower. 2: Good book. 3: Bedroom window open. 4: Ovaltine. 5: Someone special to tuck you in. # 1-4 recommended; # 5 essential