Sub-zero temperatures aren't very inviting, but at least running quickly gets the blood flowing and the body temperature cooking. In theory, anyway. One RW reader revealed on the forum that her legs never warm up when she's running in the cold

brain from the need to walkHow about trying to distract yourself when you want to walk? One technique I use is to count paces (left leg only), and tell myself I will just do 100 more before stopping. By the time I get to 100, the walking urge has

This week's question was emailed to me by forum member Little Lizard, who has taken barely a single rest day in years. She reckons gym work is enough of a rest for her legs, but could she be overdoing it and storing up trouble for the future

sideways with every step. This puts a lot of pressure on my ankles, which are pretty weedy anyway. One of the things that helps me to improve slightly is to concentrate on the stronger bits of my legs – be conscious of the movement of my thighs pushing my

running? If it's not that long, then back up to 45 minutes three or four times a week is really good! Don't try to increase your distance too quickly, though. I had a minor accident with a broken leg, and was advised to build up slowly to avoid getting

after a week or less. A good idea is to do some cross training: swimming, cycling or walking. But be very careful of doing quick breast stroke if you've recently run. It's an unnatural action for legs that are used to only going forwards or backwards

was run, run and run (oh, and a little cycling). I'd get niggly injuries, but would generally run through them. By 2000 I was in a very bad way, with back and leg problems that just wouldn't go away. Eventually I stopped running altogether – something

whether Jane can make a digest of these responses that's fit for family viewing! – VelociraptorDitching the cool-down makes you faint and soreThink about it! Especially during 100m efforts, which I assume are at a fast pace, your muscles are making great

running, but far more likely to make someone naturally slow is poor diet and/or excess weight. The lighter you are the easier it is to run fast (to a point of course), and even a few pounds makes a difference. – Jason XShort legs needn't slow you down

in the morning (5-6am). I literally take 10 minutes to get up and hit the road. Your legs feel like lead for the first few miles, but that just means it feels easier when you're fully fuelled for a race. – Matthew PercyGet up, brush your teeth, have a cup of tea