weight-loss through a controlled exercise and nutrition plan that helps you burn more calories than you consume. So, give yourself a break on occasion - then get back on the programme afterwards.Day One: Running Off The Pounds | Day Two: Best Exercise

and often Frequent snacking throughout the day is a sure way to avoid low blood sugar levels and tiredness by the time you get home for your run. Research shows that eating little and often is best for runners… as long as you’re eating the right things

-menstrual symptoms, including breast tenderness and fluid retention. Working out regularly is also thought to relieve the mood disturbances characteristic of premenstrual syndrome. A potential problem for runners is the cessation of menstruation. Women who run

cycling replace my running? --Will cross-training improve my endurance?What can I do to tone up my legs?How can I flatten my stomach? --Can bike sessions replace running and still make you a better runner? --Can my cycling help my running? --I

at the running club true?And unless you’ve exclusive 24-hour access to a panel of experts, there’s no better place to turn than the RW forums. Here you can tap the collective knowledge of more than 350,000 runners, from fresh-faced first-timers to wizened oldies

like the social pressure of knowing that a friend or a group is waiting for you to make you head out the door. It's also often more fun than running alone, especially if you're doing a long run or speedwork.Try something newThe fitness world is full

on training, nutrition, motivation, race tactics and the secrets of the course itself. Here at RunnersWorld.co.uk we've been listening to our MP3 players, watching the increasing popularity of podcasts over the past few months

more to the marathon than just doing the training, both in terms of nutrition and planning. It’s like there’s a whole other side to running that I didn’t realise was there until I got involved. I feel such a huge sense of achievement that I finished

?• Hills• Cross-trainingMARATHONING• What pre-marathon races should I do?• When to move on from base training in a marathon build-up?• How Janice Moorekite jumped from 3:10 to 2:48• I've run 3:12 - how long should I wait to run sub-3?• How often to race

for beginners!)And a guide to doing your weekly long run right. Finally, if you want to see how ordinary runners can move their training to its next level, Hard Training, with Mike Gratton, is a fascinating read.Runner's World schedules in fullMile - short