, had my hair coloured and bought a lovely new pair of running shoes on the proceeds! – Sue WTry some deep-breathing exercisesI'm finding that taking a slow deep breath to the stomach area seems to help. I have read that this clears the stale air from

of mouthfuls, then pour the rest down my back if it’s very hot. For marathons I would generally slow to a walk (you only lose a few seconds) and make sure I drink more. – HappycatPractice drinking while breathingIf you can manage to pour a little water under

and lethargic. I now take a diarrhoea-relief capsule when I wake up and this seems to do the trick! – Calf StrainLearn to control your breathing I've been physically sick on many occasions. No idea why I get it so bad, even when I know I've trained for the event

Focus on posture and progress You need all the air you can get when going uphill and looking down can result in you leaning too far forward which hampers your breathing. Try to stand tall if possible but you don't need to focus on the top – break the slope down

at FLM and could breathe still! Also looks good if you have the body and confidence to wear no tee/top over it. I have, as yet, failed to lose any support in mine and wear one 3 times a week. Weaknesses: You must "re-arrange" your bust once the Enell

- who in their right mind wants torun on the spot breathing in stale air? As for jeering idiots, the population is getting fatter while you’re getting fitter, so think happy smug thoughts. – Wil-der-beastIncreasing the belt speed is the best way

back, getting your breath back, and trying to keep upright... – Shimmy shimmyGo for something easy-on-the-stomach After a long run some fruit (like raspberries, blackberries, nectarines) in yoghurt with honey or golden syrup is a nice gentle way

so as not to cause further inflammation, deterioration etc. Discomfort is when you overreach, stretch yourself, or push yourself beyond the norm etc. Pain takes your breath away. If you are in pain you will not be able to continue the same action

are the only one.""At one particular race too, it was announced that I’d won my age-group prize, and in the same breath that I was the only runner. I took great exception to that," she says. "My time was actually the second fastest in the UK for my age group