"I recently found out that I'm pregnant, and have no idea how I should adapt my training. I love running and average 35-40 miles a week. I've trawled the web for advice, but I still feel confused about whether it's safe to continue. I definitely don’t want to give up!"– Tracy Ald...

Ready, steady... go!Mile 1 There are three different starts at the FLM and, unless you’re on the Green Start, expect it to be crowded. Very crowded. That’s no bad thing, though. Many a marathon has been ruined in the opening stages by an overenthusiastic start, but if you’re at...

Next time you see another runner out on the street, take a closer look. Is he thinking about smashing his 10K PB next week, or getting smashed at the pub later with his running friends? Is she wondering how she'll fit in next week's training, or how well her new designer lycra sh...

"I've just completed my first marathon, peaking at 50 miles per week during my training. I'm now looking to train over the winter and enter numerous events to improve on my PB. What's the best advice you kind folks have on training after your first race? Can I continue running 40...

A very broad question this week, from a RW forum member who wonders how to deal with the constant worry that injury could strike any day. And when injury does strike, what's your attitude to it?"The risk of injury is the price that the hard training athlete has to live with, but ...

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?"For years I've not taken a complete d...

This week's question was emailed to us by forum member Little T, who gets a painful stitch every time she runs."I've just returned to running after four months off with an injury. Unfortunately, I'm getting really bad stitch each time I run – always in the same place, just under ...

This week's questioner loves his running and loves his beer. But do they mix?"How much harm will a skinful of ale a week before a marathon do me? I'm running my first full marathon of the year on Sunday 29 April, six days after St George's Day. St George's Day means a pressing en...

Don’t overdo it"I know now that hammering every session was ultimately counter-productive. When I first started running, I would struggle to keep up with running friends who were faster than me. This got me into shape, but it took a mounting toll on my muscles and joints. I final...

The marathon is the most rewarding and exciting event you’ll ever enter. It’s also the most challenging and potentially the most debilitating. A marathon can result in exhilarating personal triumph and fulfilment, or injury, nausea, cramps, dehydration, heat exhaustion, constant ...