, and partly for general health reasons. But I feel sluggish and my work is suffering. Is there really a point to this caffeine-free lark?" – Jane Hoskyn aka e17 pixieYour best answersResensitising really works, so brave it outI abstain from caffeine now

's the time spent running that really counts, not the distance covered. – Silver ShadowRun-walk to and from the gymCan you run to the gym, or walk there to warm up, then do your core exercises and take a gentle run back? If you're eating a healthy diet, you

me to do the long runs and sprint sessions. I feel I am recovering. My diet is very healthy, and that could be seen as control, but I no longer starve myself or purge to the extent I did two years ago. Keep on going. It's never going to be a quick fix

and are full of rubbish. If you must, have one add a large salad. I lost two stone with the support of a personal trainer. I worked hard in the gym and ate a sensible healthy diet. It's not rocket science: five fruit/veg a day, low fat, unrefined carbs

running, but far more likely to make someone naturally slow is poor diet and/or excess weight. The lighter you are the easier it is to run fast (to a point of course), and even a few pounds makes a difference. – Jason XShort legs needn't slow you down

their ceiling by showing extreme dedication in some areas, such as their running training, but neglecting others such as diet."Being resilient in the face of disappointment, having the creativity to think of ways of overcoming problems and being prepared to try

sleeping at night and eating decent meals. My weight sky-rocketed and did no running for several months, and I developed ulcers from the weight and stress from lack of sleep and overwork. This was a real shock, so I went on a strict diet and started running