and distance as you get nearer the time. Consider cross-training to keep fitness levels high and reduce the risk of running-related injuries. – OuchOuchTry to maintain or even progress the mileage over winter. You'll probably find it easier to rack up long

If there's one bit of running kit that really matters, it's those bits of moulded polyeurethane on your feet. So this week we've picked out three niggling shoe queries from the Gear forum. Lend us your thoughts...Q1: The washing machine conundrum

it again any day. I've now got perfect long distance vision, the same as when I wore contacts. Being relatively old I still need glasses for reading, though that's normal. Always seemed bizzare, out running with contacts, then having to get the reading

or drink, and had notched up a hearty 49 years. But when doctors ran tests, a biopsy revealed throat cancer."Right after the biopsy he went for a run," Dave’s wife Liz, aka forum member School Runner, told RW. "It reminded him that there are loads of people

or the New Forest. And, unlike the Great North Run, it’s not on telly.But this marathon, in a sleepy market town just outside Oxford, is hugely popular. Race day isn't until October 22, but the event's 1,000 places have long been snapped up – 107 of them

suspicions. "It just never seemed to get closer." (Click here for more of your Windsor reviews.)It's vitally important to stretch and cool down after a difficult run – especially one where hills and speed combine to punish your thighs. A long walk in search

At the time of writing, your event rating for Sunday's Great North Run gives the world's biggest half marathon an overall score of 77 per cent. Not bad, but a long way off the 96 per cent scored by the same day's Anglesey Marathon, and also dwarfed

, or is it OK just to cut back the miles?"I have been running for three-and-a-half years, and the last year has been a bit confusing. In terms of racing it's been a success, but training has been difficult. Normally I train every day (70-80 miles a week

was thinking I'd lose weight if I eat microwave meals for lunch and dinner, because they only have about 8g of fat and 300 calories. I'm running about four miles every day, I'm male, 5'6", 195lb."– Cliff RosaYour best answers...I used to be the Convenience Food

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