"I'm trying to lose weight, so I always eat breakfast and just have fruit for lunch. But I come home from work quite hungry, and crash if I go for a run before dinner. Any suggestions for a quick energy hit that doesn't involve lots of calories

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

for the whole body and the whole of life, while fairly obviously the Triathlon book focuses on getting most speed from least energy. – More Haste, Less SpeedAnother vote for ChiRunningI used to heel strike and was very injury prone. Last year I started working

flow and oxygen use. It takes about 20 minutes for your body to regulate its fuel type and settle into a routine of clearing away lactic acid, using oxygen, replenishing energy stores etc. If you don't warm-up prior to a race or training session, you

-training and core exercises should be added after a run, but I have no energy to do extra work after a run. I feel that if I am not shattered, then I haven't given 100 per cent to my run. Is this the wrong mindset? Is it OK to leave surplus energy to perform core

-and-a-half-year-old daughter. I didn't start running until she was three, mainly because I was getting fatter. My family come and watch me run every race, and my daughter loves the routes with laps so she can wave more than once – I even try to wave back if I have any energy