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

, this pack will keep you stocked even during longer runs and races.Dual adjustment ensures a perfect fit while the breathable perforated foam and mesh material minimizes movement.Plus, feel confident running day or night with reflective components

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

Notorious Night Runs series: a trio of offroad events that pack in a 5K (ish) daytime dash, a 10K (ish) race as night falls, and a post-event knees-up, with camping facilities to stumble back to when the running and revelry is over.As you'd expect, the few

to our band under star-filled night skies.Bring the familyFor kids, there’s also a Junior Mud Run, a 5K run with some tricky obstacles to tackle.  The race is open to 5-15 year olds and can be run by parents, too. The race offers older, more competitive

.The festival is being screened at 30 participating cinemas around the country over three thrill-themed nights: Endurance, Adrenaline and High Altitude Adventure.The inspirational ode to trail running 5 Races, 5 Continents features in the Endurance night

little number will be just as useful as the nights draw in come autumn.Stash your keys in the rear zip pocket and take off whatever the weather conditions - this jacket won't let the weather get in the way of your running.Buy it now on the Runner's World

Sennheiser OMX 680 Sports Earphones (£44)Kerry says: Flexible and shock absorbing, the Sennheiser OMX 680 Sports Earphones will stay put on even the hardest runs.A short cable makes it easy to run with your mp3 player in an arm band, and with a

temperature, but were restrictive to run in. In drier or warmer weather, these are surplus to requirements.Contact www.nike.com; 0800 056 1640Brooks NightLife – £40The NightLife range is designed for high-visibility, and you'll certainly be hard to miss

quarter should be fish or chicken and veg. A good portion size is simply a normal plate that looks full - not one that's overflowing.Q. I'm struggling to get my timing right when eating before a long run - will eating a late dinner the night before affect