in my training when I am on my own; less so in races. When I ran my 2nd half last month (I ran all the way) I so wanted to walk from miles 7-9 when it was really windy and slightly uphill, but I was determined to get a PB – and also what works for me

cushioning, and the slimline design ensures a snug fit around the whole foot, but the T5 is not a shoe to train in on a day-to-day basis. As the name implies, it’s best left for race day, with Brooks recommending it for use on any distance up to a half-marathon

specify not just how many servings of carbohydrates you should be eating every day, but also what type of carbs each serving should consist of. The guidelines recommend an average of 150g of carbohydrate per day (based on a 2,000kcal-per-day diet) and call

| Breathability 8 | Comfort 7 | OVERALL 7.5 Haglofs Oz Pullover , £190Weight: 175g Contact www.haglofs.se As with the Gore Axis, this is made from Gore-Tex Paclite so is just as weatherproof - but at a fraction of the weight. The makers say

to 80 mins plus 4 x 60m stridesWeek 2Session 1: 1-2 miles easy; 4-6 x 60m strides; 8-10 x 45 secs at CMP with 90 secs jog/walk; 1-2 miles easy    Session 2: 2 x 15 mins at tempo with 3 mins jog/walk; 2-4 x 200m at CMP with 200m jog/walk    Session 3

can also earn the respect of your friends or work colleagues with a team relay challenge. Find out more.Dirt Half Marathon Challenge (Leighton Buzzard, November 19)Distance: 13.1milesExplore new challenges as the season comes to an end

and running form. I resolve to Try something differentWhy? If all you ever do is run 5Ks, marathons or 1500s, sooner or later you’ll get bored. Race a bit further than normal, go shorter, try cross-country or a triathlon. A new challenge will re-ignite your

've competed in everything from 800m up to a half-marathon. I want to stay at 1,500m and 5K for as long as possible, with 1,500m as my preference. I want to be competitive against the Kenyans and not just someone who turns up on the day.How does cross

the 10,000m, because that's the first race I'm entered in. I've been misquoted a little and I'd like to correct that. I said that I'd like to put all my eggs in one basket in terms of the 10,000m and I'll give it 110 per cent. If my body lets me, I

Keri-Anne Payne's name is synonymous with open-water swimming. She won silver in the gruelling 10km marathon swim at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, when open-water made its Olympic debut.With London 2012 quickly approaching, Keri-Anne is predicted