London callingYour 2005 Flora London Marathon stories form some of the most uplifing pages we've published. If you haven't dipped into them, you really owe it to youself. Meanwhile, here's a mile by mile guide to the race itself, from some of those

sense to stuff in all you can – in liquid, solid or gel form – in the hours before and during long runs. Why then does Greg McMillan (mcmillanrunning.com), an exercise physiologist and coach, suggest that you do long runs without taking in any pre

to be this year. But then the following week at Dorney, my race went really well! I ran at the right pace, it was very comfortable and I only felt the knee at mile seven.I may not get to the start line in the shape or form desired, but get there I will. It takes

excited at the moment because in ten years of running I've never had any form of coaching and suddenly all this! I'm going to be good and do what I'm told by the physios, osteos, nutritionists and Liz. I didn't want to start training by going backwards so

'Runners Knee' where the patella tracks in the wrong place – caused by – the quads pulling it out of alignment. May be associated with knee bursa – formed as a protective mechanism.Inflamed Achilles tendon(s) / tight calf muscles (can also be caused by many

there may be a balance/form issue if you unable to hear your own feet landing. – DazI listen to Radio 4 downloads like the Archers and things. I know - I'm odd. – cougieHave to say I could have done with some music on my tough 17-mile run the other (hot

there was a silver lining – my return to form made me realise how much I value trouble-free running. Keep at it! PhilPub Forget where you were before, and concentrate on where you are now - you will get fitter, faster, back to normal and then even better