BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim Horne from the Sleep Research Ce...

BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim Horne from the Sleep Research Ce...

/tights and shoes in to work with you, then run home in your work gear? Then you could carry your work trousers home in a backpack and not worry about them getting creased, and put a cagoule on over your shirt. So what if it all gets sweaty? You can put everything

and was sweating cobs... – tattiefritterThis may be a 'girl thing'Your muscles are probably plenty warm enough – it's just the outer layer of fat that feels cold because it doesn't have as many blood vessels running through it. But the general numbness will make

Whether you want to splash the cash on an unforgettable running gift or find a quirky stocking filler, we've tracked down Santa's favourite running gifts. Find the perfect present for him or for her, or coo over must-have high performance gear

-out for running?A Spinning is the technique of pedalling rapidly in low gears. It reduces the strain that your muscles and joints have to cope with, which results in less wear and long-term fatigue than running. Spinning is, therefore, great for your heart

every Sunday night. "When you won't have to think about it again until the following Sunday. (Yes, you'll need a big bag - and make sure it has pockets).The full series: Training, Nutrition, Racing and Speedwork, Gear, GymPlus: Ten Things You Don't Have

The ASICS Target 26.2 team have hit the ground running since the start of their training schedules on December 26. Before the hard work started, our five Paris Marathon contenders met in London to gear up for the training ahead. With them were

It's unlikely that your club will hire a gritter lorry if its Tartan track succumbs to black ice, but speedwork doesn't necessarily mean a track session. You can take some of your favourite track sessions on to the road. In general, this means running for time

Q I have an identity crisis. As a keen runner for the last 20 years, I have recently retired, but now I just cannot find the motivation to train properly. I climb into my car rather than my running gear. When I do go out for a run, any uphill