enthusiasm as well as your feet. Running in the dark is a necessity if you work from dawn till dusk or you’re training for a night-time race such as a New Year’s Eve event. Whether you’re heading out early or late, follow these easy strategies to stay safe

Q I’ve been invited to a party on a Friday night. The problem is that I’ve already entered a 10-miler on the following Sunday, and it’s one I’ve trained hard for so that I can get a personal best. Can I drink alcohol on Friday and still run well

The Two Days Before The Marathon...You can’t sleep You should expect nerves to disrupt your sleep on the night before the marathon, so aim for a long night’s sleep two nights before it instead. On the night before the race, eat early, and relax

of the most important elements of my routine, because it is crucial for recovery, when the body adapts to the stimulus of training and repairs itself." Eight or more hours' sleep a night and two-hour afternoon naps aren't realistic for most recreational

"I have to do my weekday and some weekend runs in the evening (7-8 o'clock-ish). The nights after my runs I don't sleep very well. I've stopped using recovery drinks because I thought they were keeping me awake, but it's not made much difference. I

- apart from finishing, 4.00-4.30. Actual time 4.10 Key to success  - training with my running club Celebration with friends on Sunday night- still feels a bit surreal but it hits home more as the week goes onIndex of all quotesNext quote

for when conditions get more severe. Buying a running jacket created specifically for women means the design will be tailored to your shape, with a closer fit and far more flattering shape.Before buying a jacket consider what you need. If you run at night

enough to cut the run short, or simply walk for a while."I won't be able to sleep the night before my race."Well, maybe not, but it won't matter. Concentrate on sleeping well two nights before your race, and you'll be okay. That's the night that counts.

of the most important elements of my routine, because it is crucial for recovery, when the body adapts to the stimulus of training and repairs itself." Eight or more hours' sleep a night and two-hour afternoon naps aren't realistic for most recreational

If you're running this year's BUPA Great North Run, come and join the RUNNER'S WORLD team aboard the The Queen of Scandinavia for some comfort, coaching and camaraderie. Many hotels in and around Newcastle are already booked up for the October race