them, you won't get cold - make time for them in between your warm-up jog and heading to the start line and, as soon as the gun goes, you'll be running comfortably.Arm SwingsYour upper body should remain relaxed while running. Loosen up by swinging your

a run is also paramount.Since then, I've found that my running has naturally adapted as my pregnancy has progressed. I am still running five times per week, but now averaging around 25 miles, and I’ve had to reduce my pace in the last couple of weeks

Sonia O’Sullivan achieved a 5K personal best eight months after having her second baby. Norwegian marathon runner Ingrid Kristiansen was out there winning races just four months after giving birth. In fact, last year’s World Championships was awash

running for more than two years, and the other is made up of runners who have been running for less than six months. This allows us to deduce whether the ability to cope with stress increases with regular physical exercise over a longer time period. So far

. If time allows, wash your face before running, and again after you run before re-applying make-up. Use a sunscreen specifically formulated for the skin on your face and neck. Choose a gel or lotion for the rest of your body, rather than a cream. Wipe

Food and diet are an essential part of a runner’s training programme. It’s perfectly normal to try out different foods and eating patterns – do you eat an hour before you run, or two hours? Do you switch from cow’s to soya milk, or increase your

tip where appropriate - see 'keywords' spreadsheet for reference, eg blisters, plantar fasciitis, toenails, achilles tendinitis--If you want real-life advice from runners who have found their own ways to overcome running aches and pains, where better

You know that adding some weight training to your programme will help your running by making you more stable and powerful, but what if you don’t fancy joining a gym? Here’s the answer: stay at home and use your own body weight for all-round strength