Q While running my last few marathons, I have felt nauseous from around 18 miles, and have vomited after finishing. I know runners need to keep hydrated, but taking on fluids seems to aggravate the problem. I’m also worried about over

Q I have a problem that seems to affect me after finishing half-marathons: I feel queasy and don’t want to eat or drink. The feeling seems to pass if I lie down for an hour or so. As advised, I always try to take on water at each drinks station. Do

always enjoy your post-race refreshments at a pavement café with your feet up and a literary classic on the table.Website www.pim.czSlovakiaOrganisers of the Kosice Peace Marathon reckon their race is the longest-standing marathon in the world – it’s been

is essential for off-road running. "Trail shoes give you good grip and good grip gives you confidence on what can be an otherwise uncertain surface," says Chris Robison, a former GB cross-country international. "There is a wide range of quality shoes

. Marathon pace for a 3:45 marathon is an 8:35-minute mile so yes, 8:30 is too fast. Aim to run your long runs slower than your marathon race pace and then add in some sections at race pace ( for example, three x 15 minute bursts or a 60-minute stretch) when

Lives: Whitby, N Yorks “I did my first marathon – London – last year. I find it hard to sleep the night before even a local 10K, so marathon day was in my mind weeks before the race itself. As it was, the final month wasn’t bad at all. When I got nervous, I

week.1. If it's tough enough for the pros, it's good enough for you"Spring is the time of year when the first races are not too far off and we need to control our pace, as well as know what paces we can perform at. Both sessions here address

is essential for off-road running. "Trail shoes give you good grip and good grip gives you confidence on what can be an otherwise uncertain surface," says Chris Robison, a former GB cross-country international. "There is a wide range of quality shoes

big international marathons at which only water is provided. It is as if the organisers still adhere to the discredited notion that you drink during races to prevent dehydration and heatstroke, not to prevent hypoglycemia. It is simply not possible

on an outcome such as 'beating my marathon PB'. This is great for a final destination, but without an effective plan of action you'll never reach it. Process goals and performance goals such as 'find my race pace' should be steps along the way. Identify