Listen to your legs not your watchI started off running on a treadmill and, like you, had a big shock when I started running outdoors. Having said that, once I got used to running outside I've really never looked back. It’s easier in lots of ways to ignore

train at a slow pace, you will get used to running at an easy pace. It’s then more difficult to run hard in a race if you have not tried it in training. – Colin WattsFitting in the fast stuff is easier than you might thinkThis question used to puzzle

that it gets easier and easier as your body gets used to it. – Fat FyesBreak the incline into manageable chunksDon't beat yourself up if you can't always run up hills – even more experienced runners have off days. One tactic I employ is to focus on a point

slice of toast or half a bagel. Alternatively, a few swigs of a sports drink can give you a quick boost – these are easier to digest than solid food, and are a good source of carbohydrate if you can’t stomach anything more substantial.Keeping hydrated

positive in that, when it comes to running (or racing) long distances, they seem an awful lot easier running than when I was on the trainer. I see all my gym sessions now as mental tougheners as well as good for the body. – GoKL Any questions?Got a new

congestion. Generally, I’d recommend starting small as it’s always easier to attract more people to your event in its second year than aim big in the first year and get it wrong. Better to err on the side of safety too." A picturesque run in Basingstoke? 2

is join a club. As well as the social side, all the experience, help and support available will make it all easier. At 38, my half-marathon time was about 1:42. Now I'm 44, I've run a 1:30 half-marathon and a 2:26 20-miler. – HamertimeBe prepared

energy by shortening your strideI recommend taking a shorter stride and a quicker cadence when hill climbing. This makes hills a lot easier and less tiring, enabling you to run freely when you get to the top. Taking larger strides fatigues me quickly

This week’s questioner has finally decided to kick the weed in order to improve her running times. Trouble is, she’s worried the cravings will get the better of her and she’ll lapse back into old habits. What’s your advice to help keep her motivated

the lids on the Lucozade - it stops spillages and slows the flow, making it easier to drink. – SMDPut your favourite post long-run snack in your bag and eat/drink it as soon as you pick your bag up. You may feel like something savoury after all the energy