every 20 minutes or so. I think you need to give your body time to absorb them so you don't hit the wall. I've done three marathons on this strategy and have been chuffed with my times and never hit the wall. The same principles apply on a training run
not On the one hand you crave success - to run a great time - and on the other hand you fear failure and the ridicule that might bring. You don't want to let others down and you don't want to let yourself down. When I ran at school I was a contender to win races
will be fluid loss. Do this on a couple of runs, in different conditions/distances and you will know your maximum and minimum requirements. Make sure you drink enough to pee about 300ml pale, straw coloured urine six to eight times during a normal day
and burns additional calories while allowing your legs time to recover from the repetitive load of running.Exercising places stress on your joints and muscles, so concentrating on a single sport (such as running) will mean the same muscles are always under
the bankIf money is an issue, keep your eye on the Aldi and Lidl special offers. You can get some quite serviceable running tops, shorts etc. there from time to time. They’re certainly more comfortable than cotton. If you're not running from or to home
Round The TableName Andrew Taylor, Running High Events Organises Bath Half-Marathon (since 2000) Name Paul Magner, Trailplus Organises Off-road events including the Saab Salomon Hellrunner series, Helly Hansen adventure races and Puma Urban Escape
niggle into a proper injury because we thought, “oh, it's nothing, I can run through it”. But because of this, and the time off it inevitable causes, we learn when to listen to the warning signs. Simply trying to be a hard-case won't stop your body
When it comes to protecting her assets, a female runner should leave nothing to chance. Wearing the right sports bra is just as important as running in the right pair of shoes, and it’s just as individual too – the model that works for your friend
This week’s questioner has finally decided to kick the weed in order to improve her running times. Trouble is, she’s worried the cravings will get the better of her and she’ll lapse back into old habits. What’s your advice to help keep her motivated
calendar, run along quiet country lanes and through a handful of quaint villages, as well as the historic market town of Newport Pagnell. Some taxing undulations in the opening miles make for a stirring start, but fast times are still possible.Filling Up
