readers responding to today's poll say they 'loathed' running at school, compared with a mere 18 per cent who 'loved' it. To have your say and check the latest results, see the poll box on the left-hand side of the forum page.Cross-country = Abuse of kids

. He may well not have low times – many kids are well-adjusted and don't get depressed just because they don't win at sport all the time. He's only been doing it six weeks. Give him some space to get on with it, and offer encouragement and support if he

coach them. I'd rather they joined a club or had a coach who's qualified to train youngsters. Kids don't always listen to Mum or Dad anyway!The first sub-3:30-miler?RW: What do you think about kids running long distances?I definitely think with younger

– and Mrs DD and I need that to remain sane. (Best feeling in the world? Crossing the finish line of a marathon with your kids in your arms.) – Dubai DaveI didn't run when STS Jr was born. She's now six, and getting time to myself can still be awkward

and just run and enjoy the whole event." And from tramps_like_us: "The crowds, the bands, the Red Arrows and the buzz you receive from so many cheering kids makes this unlike any other race."Denz, on his ninth successive GNR, fills in the details. "Great