training questions in the forum between 12.15 and 1.15pm. Whether you’re taking on your first or fastest half-marathon yet, get the answers to all your posers.Bud Baldaro is one of the country’s leading middle and long distance running coaches. He has more

three months of pregnancy, the baby grows substantially, filling the relatively small space in the abdomen between the bladder at the front and the spinal column at the back. This can lead to excessive pressure on the structures at the front and sides

. But it scores particularly highly thanks to it’s cushioning. Like its slightly more expensive stablemate the Complete Prevail, the Meditation feels far plusher than its low profile midsole would lead you to expect – especially in the forefoot. Our faster

It happens every time I lead a pacing group. There are always a few runners who just can’t stand to run in the pack. This year’s Flora London Marathon was no different. They were there – the lead clique. They were less than a metre ahead of the pack

The benefits of running are well documented, but it seems the advantages increase exponentially as you age. Regular running can help slow the effects of time, lead to a longer life and improve quality of life in ageing runners, according to a study

the bottle swings less than the “free” arm, changing the arm movement. Even a small adjustment can lead to subtle differences in the way other parts of your body move. You may be able to accommodate these changes with no negative effect, but it’s also

Q I understand that haemoglobin levels increase following a stay at altitude. I am soon off to the Alps for a couple of months and wonder how my training will be affected. Will it make my blood thicken, potentially leading to heart attacks? I know

that this reduces power output for around an hour. This is not all that relevant for a half-marathon, but critical for a mile.Make a good startIn a race (or time trial) as short as this, you can't afford to waste precious seconds. Stand with your lead foot up

. This acts as a braking action - as your upper body mass is behind your heels when the foot hits the ground - which transmits impact through your skeleton, leading to an increase in injuries and slowing you down.But if you lean too far forward, there is often

Staying with friends in Ealing meant I had a lie in compared to last year, and I arrived at Ealing Broadway at 7:10am relaxed and comfortable, with time to spare. Multiple problems on the Central Line lead to that spare time evaporating and I