the cold big time, so I bought the Lady Gore Mythos jacket and tights last month, after a rave review in RW. They are absolutely fabulous. Cost around £200 for the lot, and worth every penny. I stick them on with a Helly Hanson base layer top underneath

runs, I wrap each toe with a layer of micropore tape to stop each toenail digging into the next toe. It also prevents blisters between the toes. Not as romantic as sheepswool, but it's tricky finding a handy sheep in sunny Southampton! – Carol Bradwell

trying again! Also, I generally wear extra layers of clothing when I've been feeling rough. I was told it's important to keep warm after a cold – can't remember why, though! – Simon RichardsRunning with flu can kill. There were several deaths a while back