, 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

at the marathon. Get drunk 3 days before, as I did, and you are playing with fire. – Jonathan BurkeBinges are best kept for after the raceAt the 2005 Amsterdam Marathon I went to the forumite meet-up the night before the race. Ended up drinking pint for pint

find it essential to eat before long runs. I set my alarm for 6am, stumble downstairs, eat a bowl of microwave porridge with honey, drink a cup of tea, then get back in bed by 6.15. The alarm goes again at 7.50, and I’m out by 8am. – M'boyI set

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

100 miles and raised more than £500; by 6.30pm the pot was up to £950, and an hour later, members had covered 400 miles. By the end of Thursday, the count was 555 miles - and at the time of writing, on Monday morning, £1,120 has been raised. In Liz

dotted by right royal horse manure, this was an event designed to make any passing tourist weep with joy.The 6,000 runners who turned up for Sunday's unseasonably hot 1pm start seemed pretty impressed, too. It was hard not to be. There's something oddly

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

it in my head that I want to do the Southend half-marathon on 10 June – exactly two weeks after Edinburgh. I've been told by my friend's bloke, a seasoned marathon runner, that it's a horrendous idea. Is he right? Given that it's my first marathon, I

racing and training. At the start line you should be sweating and your heart rate elevated (60-65% of max). However there are two reasons why this rarely happens: at the start of big races you need to get into position and are probably waiting 10-15 mins