. They measure your route in Km or miles. Great if you deviate off a normal run, because you can then work out how far you've been. It is basic but works. – SummerString and a large-scale map for footpath routes, Gmap Pedometer for roads. I don't like measuring

't feel the need to meet up with other people to train. – ergo phobicTry eBayI did my first sprint at Cockerham (small off-road/open water) in Lancs and was hooked. Got my Giant OCR2 bike, less than three months old, from eBay for £260, about half price

seems to be the snuggest fit. – heidrun humphriesMy Grandad swore by collecting sheepswool straight off the hedge and wrapping each toe individually to prevent sore toes, and to cure black ones. I still do this on long cross-country runs. For long road

(hills) and one long distance run. The hills have made quite a difference in building up leg strength. We avoid boredom by not planning our routes too much and just head off down various roads. We have added a few miles by getting lost on occasions. We

after getting off my bike, because I reckon I'm thoroughly warmed up. – IronwolfFor my next race I'll certainly be doing a much more extensive warm-up. Last road race I did at Caernarfon, I got to the venue too late and only had time for a few strides

on the road to recovery: Want speed? Slow down! by Dr Philip Maffetone. It took quite a few months to get me feeling like a runner again. I hope you find your mojo soon. – Chocolate MooseEase off, then ease up againI am currently suffering from overtraing. My

into high mileage marathon training shouldn't be a problem if you're fit and healthy. If your 50-mile weeks comprised mainly road running, it may be better to concentrate on off-road runs, with perhaps a cross-country race planned in over the next four

running advantage I could see was: run with a bergan, take it off, and run again. Then it felt like you were running fast. – Tri TaffiaI served in the Paras for 11 years, and most of our training was with 30lb and upwards of weight in our bergans. I haven

This week's question was emailed to us by forum member Little T, who gets a painful stitch every time she runs."I've just returned to running after four months off with an injury. Unfortunately, I'm getting really bad stitch each time I run – always

injured. What you need to get used to is time on your feet, week after week, and try and run off-road wherever possible, as this takes the strain off your joints. On the day, don't set off too fast, and don't be afraid of mixing walking and running