, 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

Strengthen – and loosen – those abdominalsI've suffered the same problem for about 10 months now, so I know how frustrating it is. Like you, in my experience it's not food/breathing/drinking/carrying stuff related. The only time I don't get it is if I'm running ONLY

George's Day means a pressing engagement with a succession of public houses, and drinking loads of beer is a really key part of it. I won't be training much in the week before a marathon anyway, and the alcohol should be gone from my system by mid

a couple of hours to digest. I usually have an energy drink before my Sunday long run, and I take carb gels with me in case I need to top up. Save the full English for when you get home. The anticipation will keep you going! – mattyfI just drink

drinks because I thought they were keeping me awake, but it's not made much difference. I think it's to do with endorphins, but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any advice, folks?" – highySend us your answers and experiences by email, including your RW

or drink, and had notched up a hearty 49 years. But when doctors ran tests, a biopsy revealed throat cancer."Right after the biopsy he went for a run," Dave’s wife Liz, aka forum member School Runner, told RW. "It reminded him that there are loads of people

stages of the route.Why it pays to cool down...At around mile nine, soon after I took a few swigs of Lucozade Sport at one of the well-manned drinks stations, a burst of energy lifted my spirits and seemed to insert a firework somewhere about my person. I

"I have to do my weekday and some weekend runs in the evening (7-8 o'clock-ish). The nights after my runs I don't sleep very well. I've stopped using recovery drinks because I thought they were keeping me awake, but it's not made much difference. I

after your marathon. Treat it as a steadier training run, and make sure you sleep, eat well and drink sensibly after the marathon. I'll bet you'll be fine. – Eric GreenForget about PBs and just enjoyUnless you're at elite level, running should be for fun

, stop. My warm-down from a long run consists of making a shake, then drinking it. In my honest opinion, the obsession with warming up and down comes from personal trainers in gyms who spend most of the hour you pay them making you stretch. I must admit