.Here at RW - in association with Nike - we've decided to stage our own investigation into the pros and cons of running with music. Over the next four weeks, we'll be following two hot-headed journalists as they swap their usual running habits for a taste

If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target

after he announced in mid-April that he would run the ING New York City Marathon on November 5: to Indianapolis to drive the pace car at the Indy 500; to New York City to publicize a partnership between Nike (his biggest sponsor) and Apple; to Boston

of which should put an end to ‘no sex’ complaints.Top tip Convince your partner to start running, too“IT’S RAINING OUTSIDE”Mass-participation events such as the Flora London Marathon, Race for Life and the Nike 10K lead to a seasonal upturn in the number